Oncology Drugs

Product Details:

Uses:

• Rituximab is used in the treatment of non-hodgkin lymphoma (nhl), blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) and rheumatoid arthritis.

How it works:

• Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to receptors on cancer cells.
• Thus it flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body''s immune system.

Common side effects:

• Headache, Weakness, Edema, Infection, Hair loss, Itching, Chills, Febrile neutropenia, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Infusion reaction

Product Details:

Zoladex LA Injection

Uses:

• Zoladex la 10.8mg injection is used for prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and female infertility
• It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery

How does it works:

• Zoladex la 10.8mg injection is a hormone similar to the one produced by a hypothalmus gland in the brain
• It works by decreasing the levels of and estrogen

Common side effects:

• Hot flashes
• Increased sweating
• Decreased libido

Product Details:

What is Prolia and how is it used?

Prolia is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of osteoporosis and to increase bone mass in patients receiving certain types of cancer. Prolia may be used alone or with other medications.

Prolia belongs to a class of drugs called Antineoplastics, Monoclonal Antibody; Monoclonal Antibodies, Endocrine.

It is not known if Prolia is safe and effective in children younger than 4 years of age.

Product Details:

Temospana

Uses:

• Temozolomide is used in the treatment of brain cancer

How it works:

• Temozolomide works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Common side effects:

• Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Hair loss, Viral infection, Convulsion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fever, Decreased white blood cell count, Reduced blood platelets, Coordination disorder, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Constipation, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), Memory loss

Product Details:

Uses:

• Sargramostim is used to prevent infection prevention for chemotherapy

How it works:

• Sargramostim is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells
• These cells protect the body against infections
  

Common side effects:

• Bone pain, Decreased blood pressure, Fever, Breathlessness, Feeling of discomfort, Vomiting, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Nausea, Flu-like symptoms, Rash, Diarrhoea, Shortness of breath

Product Details:

Uses:

• Zometa is used to prevent skeletal fractures in patients with cancers such as multiple myeloma and prostate cancer, as well as for treating osteoporosis
• It can also be used to treat hypercalcemia of malignancy and can be helpful for treating pain from bone metastases

Common side effects:

• Headache, Abdominal distension, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain, Difficulty in swallowing, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Esophageal ulcer

Product Details:

Uses:

• Zytiga 250mg tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer

How zytiga tablet works:

• Abiraterone acetate belongs to a class drugs known as antiandrogens.
• It stops the body from making which can slow the growth of prostate cancer

Common side effects of zytiga tablet:

• Decreased potassium level in blood, Edema, Increased blood pressure, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhoea

Product Details:

Uses:

• Capecitabine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, testicular cancer, breast cancer, non-hodgkin lymphoma (nhl), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer

How it works:

• Capecitabine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks
• It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying

Common side effects:

• Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Hand-foot syndrome, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

 

Product Details:

Uses:

• Capecitabine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, testicular cancer, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer
• Capecitabine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks
• It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying

Side effects:

• Nausea, Nose bleed, Cold sores, Herpes infection, Constipation, Dehydration, Depression, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Eye irritation, Dry eye, Swelling of joint, Fever

Product Details:

Uses:

• Capecite 500 mg tablet is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, testicular cancer, breast cancer, non-hodgkin lymphoma (nhl), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer

How it works:

• Capecite 500 mg tablet interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks
• It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying

Common side effects:

• Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Hand-foot syndrome, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Product Details:

Uses:

• Filgrastim is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy

How it works:

• Filgrastim is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells
• These cells protect the body against infections

Common side effects:

• Bone pain, Weakness, Headache, Rash, Nausea, Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood, Vomiting, Increased uric acid level in blood, Oropharyngeal pain, Hair loss, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Cough, Breathing difficulty