Zuvidox 10mg Injection
Manufacturer
Zuvius Life Sciences
Salt Composition
Doxorubicin (Liposomal) (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zuvidox 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer, including breast cancer, where there is an increased cardiac risk.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Zuvidox 10mg Injection can be used in both adults and children. It is given as an injection into a vein with extreme caution 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. It makes contraceptive pills less effective so it advised to use reliable contraception during and after 6 months of the treatment.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zuvidox 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Zuvidox 10mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Zuvidox 10mg 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.
How it works
Zuvidox 10mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Quick Tips
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 6 months after stopping treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice sores, discolouration, or any discomfort in your mouth. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, or rash.
Frequently asked questions
How does doxorubicin work?
Doxorubicin is an anti-cancer or antineoplastic chemotherapy drug belonging to a class of medication called anthracyclines. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA within these cells.
What is liposomal doxorubicin?
Liposomal doxorubicin comprises doxorubicin molecules encapsulated in a fatty membrane called a liposome. This protective structure shields the body and enables doxorubicin to remain within the bloodstream for an extended period, allowing increased drug delivery to cancer cells while minimizing side effects.
