Cabaxan Injection

Short Description

Cabaxan Injection is an antineoplastic medication used to treat advanced prostate cancer by interfering with the growth of cancer cells.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Cabaxan Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

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

Side Effects

Low red blood cell count low platelet count diarrhea back pain hair loss

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cabaxan Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cabaxan Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Cabaxan Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Cabaxan Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Cabaxan Injection is given as an infusion into a vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only. 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. You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.