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Cabazirix 60mg Injection

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Product introduction

Cabazirix 60mg Injection belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Cabazirix 60mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Cabazirix Injection

Benefits of Cabazirix Injection

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Cabazirix 60mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Cabazirix Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cabazirix

  • Vomiting
  • Back pain
  • Weakness
  • Low blood platelets
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Blood in urine
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Taste change
  • Breathing problems
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Nausea

How to use Cabazirix Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cabazirix 60mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cabazirix 60mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cabazirix 60mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cabazirix 60mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cabazirix 60mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cabazirix 60mg Injection is recommended.
Caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease and end stage kidney disease as the information available is limited for use of this medicine in these patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Cabazirix 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cabazirix 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cabazirix 60mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Cabazirix 60mg Injection is given as an infusion into a vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
  • 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 sore throat.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Taxanes Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

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I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.
Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Not a symptom of prostate cancer
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FAQs

Q. Is Cabazirix 60mg Injection a vesicant or chemotherapeutic drug?

Cabazirix 60mg Injection is a chemotherapeutic drug (drug used for the management of cancer). It is, however, not a vesicant (drug which causes severe blisters on the skin).

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No's : 118 - 120, Road No.6, ALEAP IE, Pragathi Nagar, Gajularamaram Village, Kukatpally, Hyderabad ,Telangana - 500 072, India.
Country of origin: India

MRP
19272.29
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1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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