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Yondelis, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
The right dosage of Yondelis depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Yondelis have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Yondelis go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Yondelis's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Yondelis's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Yondelis related warnings section.
The section on Yondelis contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Yondelis may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Yondelis is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Yondelis is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Yondelis safe for pregnant women?
Yondelis shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Yondelis safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Yondelis. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Yondelis on the Kidneys?
Yondelis is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Yondelis on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Yondelis. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Yondelis only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Yondelis on the Heart?
Yondelis is rarely harmful for the heart.
Yondelis should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Yondelis unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Yondelis habit forming or addictive?
Yondelis does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Yondelis you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yondelis should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yondelis is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Yondelis
Some foods when eaten with Yondelis can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Yondelis
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Yondelis with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Yondelis (trabectedin)
