Doxybenz 50 Injection

Short Description

Doxybenz 50 Injection is used to treat various types of cancers, including blood, breast, lung, ovaries, and soft tissues.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Doxybenz 50 Injection is an anti-cancer medication given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional. It is used to treat various types of cancers, including blood, breast, lung, ovaries, and soft tissues. 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.

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

Side Effects

Vomiting Allergic reaction Nausea Mouth sore Hair loss

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxybenz 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Doxybenz 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Doxybenz 50 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.

Doxybenz 50 Injection 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.

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 Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, shortness of breath, and swelling of face or lips