Adrib Injection

Short Description

Adrib Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, lung, ovaries and soft tissues.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Adrib Injection is given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes contraceptive pills less effective so it advised to both male and female to use reliable contraception during the treatment.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Adrib Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Adrib Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor. Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, shortness of breath, and swelling of face or lips.