Farmorubicin 50mg injection contains the active substance Epirubicin Hydrochloride. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class anthracyclines. This medicine is used as adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. It is also found useful in treating cancers of the breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung. In addition, this medicine is also used to treat cancers of the blood-forming tissues, such as malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma.
Do not take this injection if you are allergic to epirubicin or any other ingredients of this medicine, pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver and bladder problems. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney or liver problems, recent vaccination, or if you have any acute toxicities such as acute inflammation of the mouth, low white blood cell count, platelet count, or any infections. This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots.
This medicine may cause infertility in men and women; inform your physician if you are planning for pregnancy. If you are sexually active, you are advised to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Your doctor will do regular lab tests to check on the effects of this medicine. Common side effects of Farmorubicin 50mg injection are decreased WBC, platelets, irregular menstruation, weakness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, eye infection, skin rashes, or itchiness.
Uses of Farmorubicin 50mg Injection
- Breast cancer
- Stomach and bowel cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
Therapeutic Effects of Farmorubicin 50mg Injection
Farmorubicin 50mg injection inhibits DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis by exerting cytotoxic activity. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of the cancer cells. This medicine helps to selectively kill cancer cells rather than normal, healthy cells
Interaction of Farmorubicin 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, recent vaccinations, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Farmorubicin 50mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Farmorubicin 50mg Injection
- Store Farmorubicin 50mg injection in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C)
- Do not freeze
- keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
- If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.