SIDE EFFECTS OF Cytax 30mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

• Minor allergic reactions such as flushing, rash and/or itching
• Infections such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection
• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat/mouth ulcers, sore and red mouth
• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
• Loss of hair
• Pain in the muscles, cramps, joints
• Fever, severe chills, headache, dizziness, tiredness, looking pale
• Bleeding, bruising more easily than normal
• Signs of peripheral neuropathy such as numbness, tingling/weakness in arms and legs
• Temporary mild nail change and skin changes
• Reactions at injection sites such as localized swelling, pain and/or redness of the skin.
• Septic shock (severe drop in blood pressure) due to infections
• Racing heartbeat, rapid beating of the heart, respiratory distress, heart attack, heart block
• Fatigue, sweating, fainting, significant allergic reactions, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue and/or throat
• Back pain, chest pain, pain around hands and feet, chills, abdominal pain.

DOSAGE OF Cytax 30mg Injection

• The recommended dose for adults is 135 to 175 mg/m2, over 3 hours every 3 weeks for 4 courses. It is important to note that Cytax 30mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer
• Since Cytax 30mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low
• Since Cytax 30mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low.

Ques 1:What is Cytax 30mg Injection used for?

Ans :Cytax 30mg Injection is used to treat ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of treatment when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to treat the disease. It is also used to treat advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) and AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma in affected individuals.

Ques 2: How Cytax 30mg Injection works?

Ans :Cytax 30mg Injection works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and preventing its spread in affected individuals.

Ques 3:What are the most common side effects of receiving Cytax 30mg Injection?

Ans : The most common side effects of receiving Cytax 30mg Injection are minor allergic reactions (such as flushing, rash, itching), shortness of breath, sore throat/mouth ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of hair. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen

Ques 4: How to administer Cytax 30mg Injection ?

Ans :Cytax 30mg Injection will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Ques 5: Can Cytax 30mg Injection be used in pregnant women?

Ans :No, Cytax 30mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Women with child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving Cytax 30mg Injection which should be continued for next-6 months after completing the treatment. Consult your doctor before receiving Cytax 30mg Injection .