Product Description

Doxybenz 10mg Injection is an anticancer medication that contains the active constituent doxorubicin encapsulated in a closed lipid sphere (liposome).  Cancer is a disease in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This medication is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, multiple myeloma (cancer of white blood cell called plasma cell) and AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma. 

 

People with HIV infection have the highest risk of Kaposi’s sarcoma (cancer that forms in the lining of the lymph and blood vessels). Doxybenz 10mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children.

 

Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. It is important to tell your doctor if you are allergic to peanuts or soya if you are receiving medicines for heart or liver disorders, have diabetes, Kaposi’s sarcoma or oral problems before taking Doxybenz 10mg Injection.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Breast cancer
Treatment of Ovarian cancer

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

 

Serious:

• Fever, tiredness, bruising or bleeding
• Severe diarrhea, sores in mouth, nausea, vomiting
• Lung infections, shortness of breath
• Severe stomach pain
• Severe weakness

 

Common:

• Low blood cell counts
• Hair loss
• Decreased appetite
• Skin rashes
• Pain in the muscles and joints
• Constipation
• Feeling confused, difficulty sleeping
• Headache, dizziness, sleepiness
• Change in taste
• High or low blood pressure
• Excessive sweating

Storage

Do not freeze,Store in a refrigerator 2 - 8℃