Polivy 140 mg Injection
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Product introduction
Polivy 140 mg Injection is a medicine used in combination with other medicines to treat a certain type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Polivy 140 mg Injection belongs to a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.
Polivy 140 mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Get the injection in the exact dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. Do not stop getting the injection unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include peripheral neuropathy, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, and hair loss. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to help by adjusting the dose or suggest ways to treat the symptoms. While on treatment with this medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or planning surgery or vaccination 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 Polivy Injection
Benefits of Polivy Injection
In Treatment of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, affecting white blood cells known as lymphocytes. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. Polivy 140 mg Injection targets the cancer cells causing the cancer cells to die or stop growing. This way it prevents their further growth. This medicine also lowers immune response and helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
Side effects of Polivy 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 Polivy
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Hair loss
- Mucositis
- Lymphopenia
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Fever
- Decreased appetite
- Pneumonia
How to use Polivy Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Polivy Injection works
Polivy 140 mg Injection works by binding with cancer cells and releasing a chemical called monomethyl auristatin E, into the cell causing the cancer cells to die or stop growing.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Polivy 140 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Polivy 140 mg 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.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Polivy 140 mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Polivy 140 mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Polivy 140 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Polivy 140 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Polivy 140 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Polivy Injection?
If you miss a dose of Polivy 140 mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Polivy 140 mg Injection, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in Polivy 140 mg Injection.
- Inform your doctor all the herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's Wort.
- It is important to let your doctor know if you have any infections or have or have ever had liver disease.
- Avoid breastfeeding during your treatment with this medicine and for 2 months after your final dose.
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No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
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- South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.; 2023. [Accessed 18 Jan. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Name: Roche Products India Pvt Ltd
Address: 1503, 15th Floor, ‘The Capital’, Plot no. C-70, Behind ICICI Bank, BKC, Bandra (E) , Mumbai 400051
Country of origin: India
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