Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Information

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. The alternative uses of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Endoxan Asta 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection 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, Endoxan Asta 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Endoxan Asta 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Endoxan Asta 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Endoxan Asta 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Endoxan Benefits & Uses
Endoxan Dosage & How to Take
Endoxan Side Effects
Endoxan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Endoxan with Other Drugs
Endoxan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Endoxan
Endoxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 775 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 775 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1080 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Endoxan. If you are pregnant, do not take Endoxan without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Endoxan may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Endoxan should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Endoxan rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection on the Liver?

Endoxan is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection on the Heart?

Endoxan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Endoxan Asta 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Nalidixic Acid

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Allopurinol

Diltiazem

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Endoxan Asta 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Anemia
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Frequently asked Questions about Endoxan Asta 500 Injection

Is this Endoxan Asta 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Endoxan Asta 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Endoxan Asta 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Endoxan Asta 500 Injection

Taking Endoxan Asta 500 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Endoxan Asta 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Endoxan Asta 500 Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyclophosphamide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 375-377

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