Introduction of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• Emtreo 5 mg Injection is an anticancer medicine used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medicines to treat ovarian cancer. It may also be used in the treatment of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adult patients with malignant and non-malignant diseases, and in pediatric patients older than one month with malignant diseases. The safety and efficacy of Emtreo Injection in children less than 1 month of age have not yet been established.

  Emtreo 5 mg Injection may cause some adverse effects including infections (bacterial, viral, fungal), decreased appetite, insomnia, headache, dizziness, stomatitis, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, myelosuppression, pancytopenia, Pruritus, etc. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them

  Emtreo 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in allergy to Emtreo Injection or any of its components and suffering from any uncontrolled infections, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease or lung disease, or DNA breakage repair disorders. Do not take any live vaccines while using this Emtreo Injection. Emtreo 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women, it may harm the unborn baby. Both sexually active men and women of childbearing potential have to use effective contraception during and up to 6 months after treatment. Emtreo 5 mg Injection may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.

  Emtreo 5 mg Injection is administered intravenously at a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. However, the exact treatment regimen will depend on a variety of factors, including the type and stage of the patient's cancer, their overall health, and other individual factors. The dosage and frequency of Emtreo Injection will be determined by your doctor.
  

Uses of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• Ovarian cancer: Emtreo 5 mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer (cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). The symptoms of ovarian cancer often have no symptoms in the early stages. Later stages are associated with symptoms but can be non-specific, such as loss of appetite and weight loss.
  

  Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Emtreo 5 mg Injection is used in the medical procedure called allogeneic stem cell transplantation to treat blood cancers and sometimes cure certain blood disorders. Providers may recommend allogeneic stem cell transplantation if initial treatments didn’t work or treatments worked, but the condition has come back.
  

Benefits of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. The symptoms of ovarian cancer may include abdominal bloating or swelling, pelvic pain or discomfort, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and changes in bowel or bladder habits. However, these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions, so it is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Emtreo 5 mg Injection works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which can slow or stop their growth.

  Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a medical procedure in which stem cells are taken from a donor and transplanted into a patient who has a disease that affects their blood cells or bone marrow. This procedure is used to treat certain types of cancers, such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as some non-cancerous conditions such as severe aplastic anaemia, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia.
  

Side Effects of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• Like all medicines, this Emtreo 5 mg Injection can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Your doctor will discuss these with you and explain the risks and benefits of your treatment.
  

Most Common Side Effects of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• • Fatigue
  • Asthenia
  • Lethargy
  • Blood bilirubin increased
    

Common Side Effects of Emtreo 5 mg Injection

• • Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomatitis
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Myelosuppression
  • Pancytopenia
  • Pruritus
    

How to Use Emtreo 5 mg Injection?

• Emtreo 5 mg Injection is administered intravenously at a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. However, the exact treatment regimen will depend on a variety of factors, including the type and stage of the patient's cancer, their overall health, and other individual factors. The dosage and frequency of Emtreo Injection will be determined by your doctor.

How Emtreo 5 mg Injection Works?

• Emtreo 5 mg Injection is an alkylating agent. It works by forming cross-links between DNA strands preventing cell replication and leading to the death of the cell.
  

Safety Advices Emtreo 5 mg Injection

Liver

Use with Caution

Emtreo 5 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is important that patients with liver disease closely monitor liver function while taking Emtreo Injection and report any unusual symptoms or changes in liver function to their doctor. The dose of Emtreo Injection may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Use of Emtreo 5 mg Injection may be unsafe during pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking Emtreo Injection during pregnancy. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Driving

Unsafe

Emtreo 5 mg Injection may cause dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating and coordinating, which may affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and take necessary precautions such as avoiding driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you suffer from the side effects of this Emtreo Injection.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Patients with kidney disease should closely monitor kidney function while taking Emtreo Injection and report any unusual symptoms or changes in kidney function to their physician. The dose of Emtreo Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. It is important to adjust the dose in patients with kidney disease.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Emtreo Injection. It may increase the risk of liver damage. it is best to avoid alcohol or limit your alcohol consumption while taking any medication.

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

It is not known whether Emtreo 5 mg Injection is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs, including other anthracyclines, are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Emtreo 5 mg Injection, lactating women should be advised not to breastfeed during treatment with Emtreo Injection and for at least 7 days after last dose.