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Trabec 1Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Natco Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Trabectedin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Trabec 1Mg Injection

Known to be an anti-cancer drug, Trabec 1Mg Injection is used in the treatment of chemotherapy. Medical professionals use Trabec 1Mg Injection for the treatment of ovarian cancer that has re-occurred. Soft tissue sarcoma is also treated with this drug.

Trabec 1Mg Injection functions by attaching to cell DNA and destroying it, thus preventing the cancer cell from multiplying and spreading.

It is administered intravenously via a drip into the vein of the arm or the chest. The treatment may last for some months.

The treatment cycle generally depends on the extent of the cancer and the health of the patient. The Trabec 1Mg Injection drip is generally administered for a period of 24 hours and. A gap of around 3 weeks is maintained between each doze. In case of ovarian cancer, the first dose may be administered for about 3 hours. If the body reacts well to the drug, another dose is given after an hour. Regular blood tests are done along the process of chemotherapy treatment with Trabec 1Mg Injection.

General side effects of Trabec 1Mg Injection, which may affect 1 patient among 10 include- breathing issues, high risk of catching infections, bruising, bleeding of the gums as well as nose bleeds, weakness, change in taste, constipation, headaches, pain in the muscles and cough.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Trabec 1Mg Injection

    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Trabec 1Mg Injection ?

    • Headache

    • Fatigue

    • Vomiting

    • Weakness

    • Nausea

    • Increased Liver Enzymes

    • Reduced Blood Platelets

    • Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

    • Decreased White Blood Cell Count

    • Decreased Appetite

    • Constipation

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Trabec 1Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Taking Trabectedin with alcohol may cause liver problems.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Trabec 1mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients may experience fatigue and/or asthenia and they should avoid driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Trabec 1Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Trabec 1Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Trabec 1Mg Injection mixes with minor groove DNA and alkylates guanine at N2 position. This bends to the major groove. Similarly it is believed that the medication affects different transcription factors that are involved within cell proliferation.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Trabectedin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/trabectedin

      • Trabectedin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB05109

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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