Unicristin 1mg Injection
Product introduction
Unicristin 1mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, blood cancer, multiple myeloma, lymphomas and bone cancer.
Unicristin 1mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), and constipation. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections and fever. In some cases, it may also cause kidney disease related to uric acid level. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. you are suggested to avoid direct contact of medicine with eyes, as it may cause eye irritation.
Unicristin 1mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), and constipation. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections and fever. In some cases, it may also cause kidney disease related to uric acid level. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. you are suggested to avoid direct contact of medicine with eyes, as it may cause eye irritation.
Uses of Unicristin Injection
Benefits of Unicristin Injection
In Multiple myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Unicristin 1mg Injection may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.
Side effects of Unicristin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Unicristin
- Hair loss
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Constipation
How to use Unicristin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Unicristin Injection works
Unicristin 1mg Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Unicristin 1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Unicristin 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Unicristin 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Unicristin 1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Unicristin 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Unicristin 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Unicristin 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Unicristin 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Unicristin 1mg Injection is given as a drip in the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.
- Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips and trouble breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vinca alkaloids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Microtubule Dynamics Inhibitors- Vinka Alkaloids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Unicristin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor. Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Vincristine.
Concurrent use may cause hairloss, drop in blood cell counts,
Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor. Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Vincristine.
Concurrent use may cause hairloss, drop in blood cell counts,
Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor. Voriconazole may raise blood levels of Vincristine.
Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Vincristine. Vincristine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
Concomitant use is not recommended. Please consult with your doctor. Azithromycin may raise blood levels of Vincristine.
Concurrent use may cause hairloss, drop in blood cell count
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