Amiphos 500mg Injection vial of 1 Injection

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Manufactured By Dabur India Ltd

Composition Amifostine 500mg

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MRP 1910.00

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Information about Amiphos 500mg Injection

Amiphos 500mg Injection Uses:

Amiphos 500mg Injection is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radio therapy of head and neck cancer. It is also used to reduce the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin.

Amiphos 500mg Injection composition:

Amifostine 500mg

Interactions / Warnings:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amiphos 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Amiphos 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Inform your doctor if you suffer from cardiovascular or cerebrovascular conditions such as ischemic heart disease (chest pain, discomfort or frank heart attack), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart failure, or have a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (mini stroke).
You need to be adequately hydrated prior to the amifostine infusion.
Frequent monitoring of blood pressure is required during infusion and use of antihypertensive drugs 24 hr prior to start of amifostine infusion should be avoided.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor immediately if you develop any skin reaction or reactions in and around the mouth, any time following amifostine administration.Â
Amifostine is not recommended for use in elderly.

Amiphos 500mg Injection Side Effects:

Amifostine : Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, Hiccup, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fever, Chills

How to use Amiphos 500mg Injection :

No interaction found/established

How Amiphos 500mg Injection works:

Amiphos 500mg Injection works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.

Faq:

Q. Is Amiphos FDA approved?
Yes, it is FDA an approved drug

Q. What is Amiphos used for?
Amiphos is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Q. How does Amiphos work?
It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical â€˜thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Amiphos does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

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