Eribulin Advanz Pharma
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Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
0.44 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Eribulin mesylate
Manufacturer
Advanz Pharma Limited
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor will decide your dose based on your body surface area; the usual dose is 1.23 mg/m², but it can be adjusted based on blood tests or other factors.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein by a healthcare professional, and it takes 2–5 minutes.
Important
The medicine is usually given on day 1 and day 8 of a 21-day treatment cycle, and your doctor will decide how many cycles you need.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reduced white or red blood cells
- •Fatigue or weakness
- •Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
- •Numbness, tingling or prickling sensation
- •Fever
- •Loss of appetite, weight loss
- •Difficulty breathing, cough
- •Joint, muscle, and back pain
- •Headache
- •Hair loss
RARE
- •Reduced platelet count (may cause bruising or prolonged bleeding)
- •Feverish infection, pneumonia, chills
- •Rapid heartbeat, skin redness
- •Dizziness
- •Increased tear production, conjunctivitis (redness and soreness of the eye surface), nosebleeds
- •Dehydration, dry mouth, cold sores, oral thrush, indigestion, heartburn, stomach ache or bloating
- •Soft tissue swelling, general pain (especially chest, back, and bone pain), muscle cramps or muscle weakness
- •Mouth, respiratory, and urinary tract infections, painful urination
- •Tender or runny nose, flu-like symptoms, sore throat
- •Abnormal liver function tests, changes in blood levels (sugar, bilirubin, phosphate, potassium, magnesium, calcium)
- •Difficulty sleeping, depression, altered taste
- •Rash, itching, nail problems, dry or red skin
- •Excessive sweating (including night sweats)
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Blood clots in the lungs
- •Shingles
- •Skin swelling and numbness in hands and feet
- •Blood clots
- •Abnormal liver function tests (liver toxicity)
- •Kidney failure, blood or protein in urine
- •Widespread lung inflammation, which may lead to scarring
- •Pancreatitis
- •Mouth sores
- •Severe blood clotting disorder, leading to widespread blood clots and internal bleeding
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to eribulin mesylate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are breastfeeding, as this medicine may harm your baby.
- This medicine can cause serious harm to an unborn baby and should not be used during pregnancy unless your doctor says it is absolutely necessary.
- This medicine may cause lasting fertility problems in men. Discuss this with your doctor before starting treatment.
- Women who can get pregnant must use effective birth control during treatment and for 3 months after.
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- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems. Your doctor may adjust your dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have a fever or an infection.
- Tell your doctor if you experience numbness, tingling, prickling sensations, sensitivity to touch, or muscle weakness.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel tired or dizzy, as this medicine may affect your ability to do so safely.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you get a fever with a rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, pale skin, or confusion – these could be signs of a severe infection (sepsis) which can be life-threatening.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty breathing or swelling of your face, mouth, or throat – these could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe blistering rashes on your skin, in your mouth, or around your eyes – these can be signs of rare but life-threatening skin conditions.