Finoxamide Tablet
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Product introduction
Finoxamide Tablet is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers. It is also used to treat kidney disease known as nephrotic syndrome in children after other treatments have not worked. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Finoxamide Tablet should be taken with food preferably in morning but at the same time every day to get the most benefit. 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 vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Finoxamide Tablet should be taken with food preferably in morning but at the same time every day to get the most benefit. 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 vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Finoxamide Tablet
Side effects of Finoxamide Tablet
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 Finoxamide
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Myelosuppression
- Cystitis
- Microhematuria
How to use Finoxamide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Finoxamide Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Finoxamide Tablet works
Finoxamide Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It is an alkylating agent which works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thereby stopping their growth and multiplication. This is how it works against cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Finoxamide Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Finoxamide Tablet 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
Finoxamide Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Finoxamide Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Finoxamide Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Finoxamide Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Finoxamide Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Finoxamide Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Finoxamide Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Finoxamide Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Finoxamide Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Finoxamide Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Finoxamide Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Finoxamide Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkylating agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Finoxamide Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Finoxamide Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Finoxamide Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Finoxamide Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Finoxamide Tablet.
Can Finoxamide Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Finoxamide Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Finoxamide Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Finoxamide Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Finoxamide Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Finoxamide Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Finoxamide Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
Can Finoxamide Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Finoxamide Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Finoxamide Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Finoxamide Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Finoxamide Tablet.
Can Finoxamide Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Finoxamide Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Finoxamide Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Finoxamide Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Finoxamide Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Finoxamide Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Finoxamide Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Finoxamide Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
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