Zavedos 5 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS5094

USA Brand Name

Idamycin

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Idarubicin (5Mg)

Manufacturer

Pfizer Ltd

## Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Zavedos 5 Mg Injection:

Idarubicin is the generic version for Zavedos 5 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

Idamycin

## About Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin)

Zavedos 5 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Idarubicin, which is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia). Leukemia is a cluster of blood cancers that usually start in the bone marrow & result in high numbers of abnormal blood cells. These blood cells are not fully developed & are called blasts or leukemia cells. Symptoms may include bleeding & bruising, feeling tired, fever, & an increased risk of infections. This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only.

## Manufacturer :

Pfizer Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical company that manufactures Zavedos 5 mg Injection.

## Strength :

Zavedos 5 mg Injection contains an active constituent, Idarubicin (5 mg). This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores

## What Are The Uses Of The Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

Zavedos 5 mg Injection is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

## How Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin) Works:

Zavedos 5 mg Injection has an active ingredient, Idarubicin, which is an anti-cancer medication . This medicine acts by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II), which is involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This enzyme also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals), which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells & eventually kills them.

## Before You Use Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Idarubicin

You should update your doctor vis-à-vis your medical histories like your pre-existing disease, Medications & surgeries, supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, and the rest.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

You should not take Zavedos 5 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have bleeding disorder

Have heart disease

Have gastrointestinal disorders

Are taking a live vaccine

Have Bonemarrow suppression

Have Hyperuricemia

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Zavedos 5 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Idarubicin, which is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia).  This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only. The patient should discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage and time of the medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. This adjustment can only be judged optimal by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Zavedos 5 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Zavedos 5 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin) to Be Used:

Zavedos 5 mg Injection is readily available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are regularly suggested to pursue doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Zavedos 5 mg Injection. You must not receive this Injection on your own & for a more extended period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

Zavedos 5 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as instructed by your doctor. Your medical doctor or nurse will inject you Zavedos 5 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medication.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

You are always suggested to take Zavedos 5 mg Injection as prescribed. You should not stop or start taking this medication all of a sudden on your own. You have to follow all the procedures given by your doctor carefully. You must not receive the Injection in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by the doctor.

## Overdose :

You must search for medical emergency treatment and get in touch with your medical doctor straight away in the situation of any overdose symptoms. As Zavedos 5 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setup by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of an overdose is very low. However, the emergency treatment will be started by your medical doctor if they observe any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Injection has to be taken as fast as viable. You should firmly skip out the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is strictly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dose. As Zavedos 5 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setup by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of a missed dose is very little.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Zavedos 5 Mg Injection (Idarubicin):

Headache

Chills and fever

Hair loss or thinning of the hair

Loss of appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Red-colored urine

Skin rash and itching

Darkening of skin

Tiredness and weakness

Infection

Hair loss

Increased liver enzymes

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet & hand)

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Bleeding

Myelosuppression

Seizure

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Many of the medicines have been reported to interact with Zavedos 5 mg Injection. These interactions may engender some unwanted or unfavorable effects, or it may probably cause your drug not to function correctly. You should often have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements; consequently, well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Calcium channel blockers

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Azathioprine

Clozapine

Cyclosporine

Atorvastatin

This medicine can as well interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Bone marrow suppression

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Liver Disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Zavedos 5 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Infections

You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Idarubicin on your blood cells

Regular blood tests (using serum bilirubin & serum creatinine as indicators) are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver & heart function during treatment with this medicine

Blood uric acid levels, calcium phosphate, potassium, & creatinine should be evaluated after initial treatment with this medicine

Use of reliable, effective contraception by both males & females during treatment is essential to avoid pregnancy

You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Zavedos 5 mg Injection out of reach & vision of the children

This treatment is strictly used with care for the treatment of children

Zavedos 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use by pregnant women due to the augmented risk of detrimental effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in predominantly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must continuously discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength & time of the drug.

## Indications :

Zavedos 5 mg Injection should be used as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this drug for a more extended period than prescribed by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Zavedos 5 mg Injection at room temperature in dark & dry location. Make sure that the Injection is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.