Introduction to Nuphos 1000mg Injection
Nuphos 1000mg Injection is an anticancer drug used in the treatment of various malignancies (abnormal production of cells is called cancer if they spread, those are called malignancies). Nuphos 1000mg Injection can be used in the treatment of malignant lymphomas (cancers that start from the lymphatic system of the body- vessels, fluid, and lymphoid tissue) such as Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, mixed-cell type lymphoma, leukemias, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, retinoblastoma and breast carcinoma. It can also be used in the treatment of Minimal Change Nephrotic syndrome in pediatric patients (kidney disease in which large quantities of protein are lost in urine).
Nuphos 1000mg Injection is contraindicated in pregnancy, patients with acute infections, urinary tract infections, urinary outflow obstruction, and bone marrow disorders. Treatment with this medicine may lead to immune suppression, bone marrow failure, cardiotoxicity, renal toxicity, pulmonary toxicity, and secondary malignancies. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing kidney disease, immune conditions, cardiac disorders, or liver diseases.
Therapeutic Effects of Nuphos 1000mg Injection
It is believed to work by cross-linking of strands of DNA in the tumor cells and damages the tumor cells.
Interaction of Nuphos 1000mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Nuphos 1000mg Injection and cause potential side effects.
More Information about Nuphos 1000mg Injection
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Store vials below or at 25°C.
How to consume Nuphos 1000mg Injection
It will be administered intravenously by physicians who are experienced in cancer chemotherapy.
Safety Advices for Nuphos 1000mg Injection
Pregnancy
Nuphos 1000mg Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to the pregnant woman. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication. Your physician will instruct you to take it when it is necessary.
Breast Feeding
Avoid this medication if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for potential risks and benefits.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Nuphos 1000mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Nuphos 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nuphos 1000mg Injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
The patient undergoing treatment with this medicine may have dizziness, blurred vision. Consult your doctor before driving and handling heavy machines.
Side Effects of Nuphos 1000mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Infections
- Immune suppression
- Blood disorders
- Allergic reactions
- Abnormal liver function
- Inflammation of the bladder
- Kidney diseases
- blood in urine
- sterility
- impaired wound healing
Common
- Nausea, vomiting
- Low white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Weakness
- Inflammation
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- amenorrhea