Celoside 100 Injection

Short Description

Celoside 100 Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles, and can be used on its own or with other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Celoside 100 Injection is given as slow infusion into veins 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.

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

Side Effects

Low blood platelets Vomiting Nausea Hair loss Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Breastfeeding Warning

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.

Celoside 100 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. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

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, and blood cell count in your blood Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the tongue