Tinowel 0.5mg Injection

Short Description

Tinowel 0.5mg Injection is used for the treatment of several kinds of cancer such as testicular cancer, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, Wilms' tumor, Ewing's sarcoma.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Tinowel 0.5mg Injection works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells which are eventually destroyed. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It may be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. 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

Nausea Vomiting Mouth ulcers Loss of appetite

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby.

Tinowel 0.5mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

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 dark urine.