Cancena Injection
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Product introduction
Cancena Injection is used to prevent ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (bleeding in the bladder that may be caused as a side effect due to treatment with a cancer chemotherapy drug called ifosfamide). However, it is not used to reduce the risk of bladder bleeding due to other medical conditions.
Cancena Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment vary based on your need and response to treatment. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, lightheadedness, lethargy, and abdominal pain. It is advised to drink at least 1 liter of fluid daily when you are on treatment with this medicine. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue while taking this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have an autoimmune disorder, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. 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.
Cancena Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment vary based on your need and response to treatment. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, lightheadedness, lethargy, and abdominal pain. It is advised to drink at least 1 liter of fluid daily when you are on treatment with this medicine. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue while taking this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have an autoimmune disorder, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. 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.
Uses of Cancena Injection
Benefits of Cancena Injection
In Treatment of Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis
Ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis is an inflammatory condition due to the use of a medicine called Ifosfamide that causes bleeding in the bladder. Cancena Injection helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged area, prevents further damage, and stabilises your condition
How to use Cancena Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cancena Injection works
Cancena Injection helps to reduce the risk of inflammation and bleeding in the bladder, who receive ifosfamide (a medicine used to treat cancer).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cancena Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cancena Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cancena Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cancena Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As patients undergoing treatment with Cancena Injection may experience undesirable effects such as lightheadedness, lethargy, dizziness, and blurred vision which could affect the ability to drive.
As patients undergoing treatment with Cancena Injection may experience undesirable effects such as lightheadedness, lethargy, dizziness, and blurred vision which could affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cancena Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cancena Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Cancena Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cancena Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Cancena Injection is given as in injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- It is advisable to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may get a regular urine and blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfhydryl compound, {organosulfonic acid}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Cytoprotective agents- Bladder
Patient concerns
FAQs
Why it is given with ifosamide or cyclophosphamise (Cytoxan)?
It is given along with the chemotherapy drug ifosfamide or cyclophosphamide to reduce the side effects of these drugs
Is mesna compatible with potassium chloride and doxorubicin?
Yes, Mesna is compatible with potassium chloride and doxorubicin
Is Cancena Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Cancena Injection is not a chemotherapy drug
Is Cancena Injection cytotoxic?
No. Cancena Injection is not cytotoxic drug. It is cytoprotective drug
Is Cancena Injection a vesicant?
No, Cancena Injection is not a vesicant.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
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