Intensic 100mg Injection

Short Description

Intensic 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Intensic 100mg Injection is given as an IV infusion into vein 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.

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

Side Effects

Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Weakness Hair loss Decrease in red and white blood cells, increasing susceptibility to infections Continuous episodes of diarrhea

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Intensic 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase I) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash. Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.