Leaflet EPISINDAN 10mg powder for injection
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: epirubicin (antineoplastic agent)
ATC: L01DB03 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Cytotoxic antibiotics and related substances | Anthracyclines and related substances)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Epirubicin is a cytostatic medication used in the treatment of various types of cancer, such as breast cancer, bladder cancer, or sarcoma. It works by destroying cancer cells and stopping their multiplication. Administration is usually by intravenous infusion, under the strict supervision of a medical oncology team.
Treatment with epirubicin requires close monitoring, as it can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. It is important for patients to follow the treatment schedule and have regular tests to assess heart and blood function.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, decreased blood cell counts, or impaired heart function. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or inflammation at the injection site may occur.
Epirubicin is an important medication in cancer treatment, but it requires constant medical supervision to manage side effects and ensure the effectiveness of therapy. Open communication with the doctor is essential throughout the treatment.
General data about EPISINDAN 10mg
- Substance: epirubicin
- Date of last drug list: 01-04-2025
- Commercial code: W52209001
- Concentration: 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder for injection
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: S - Medicines prescription reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for epirubicin
Concentrations available for epirubicin
- 10mg
- 10mg/5ml
- 2mg/ml
- 50mg
- 50mg/25ml