Amifostine injection 500mg x 3vial(Amifostine)

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Brand	BEDFORD LABORATORIES
Manufacturer	BEDFORD LABORATORIES
Prescription required	Yes

Description

Amifostine injection 500mg x 3vial(Amifostine) is a medicine catalog record in the MediPriceHub database. Active ingredient: AMIFOSTINE. Clinical use summary: See the Benefits field on this page for the product-specific indication or intended use. That field is kept separate from catalog metadata so users can distinguish clinical information from packaging information. Manufacturer or supplier: BEDFORD LABORATORIES. Therapeutic category: Medicine Library > Oncology Medicines > Radiation resistant agents. Pack information: 500 / 3. Origin country or market: United States. This page is for medicine catalog reference only and should be read together with the approved prescribing information in the patient or buyer's country.

Benefits

ETHYOL is a cytoprotective agent indicated for: – reduction of cumulative renal toxicity associated with repeated administration of cisplatin in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. – reduction of the incidence of moderate to severe xerostomia in patients undergoing post-operative radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, where the radiation port includes a substantial portion of the parotid glands. Limitation of Use Avoid the use of ETHYOL in settings where chemotherapy can produce a significant survival benefit or cure, or in patients receiving definitive radiotherapy. 1.1 Reduction of Cumulative Renal Toxicity with Chemotherapy ETHYOL (amifostine) is indicated to reduce the cumulative renal toxicity associated with repeated administration of cisplatin in patients with advanced ovarian cancer [see Clinical Studies ] . 1.2 Reduction of Moderate to Severe Xerostomia from Radiation of the Head and Neck ETHYOL is indicated to reduce the incidence of moderate to severe xerostomia in patients undergoing post-operative radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, where the radiation port includes a substantial portion of the parotid glands [see Clinical Studies ] .

How to Use

Use AMIFOSTINE under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. It should be prepared and administered only by trained healthcare professionals in a setting appropriate for injectable or infusion medicines. Do not start, stop, change the dose, split or crush a dosage form, mix with other medicines, or repeat a course unless the approved product information or a clinician confirms that it is appropriate. Check the local prescribing information for age limits, dose adjustments, missed-dose instructions, storage after opening or reconstitution, and monitoring requirements.

Specification

Active ingredient: AMIFOSTINE. Pack size: 500 / 3. Pack unit: box. Manufacturer: BEDFORD LABORATORIES. Origin country: United States. Source category: Medicine Library > Oncology Medicines > Radiation resistant agents. Availability, prescription status, storage, and exact approved use may vary by country. Check the local product information before clinical or procurement decisions.

Side Effects

Cancer medicines may cause fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, appetite changes, mouth sores, rash, changes in blood counts, infection risk, liver or kidney test changes, bleeding risk, neuropathy, infusion reactions, or organ-specific toxicity depending on the medicine. Injectable and infusion products may also cause administration-site pain, swelling, infection, infusion reactions, or hypersensitivity. Seek urgent medical care for severe allergic symptoms, breathing difficulty, fainting, severe skin reactions, chest pain, confusion, serious bleeding, signs of infection, or rapidly worsening symptoms. The approved local prescribing information is the controlling source for the complete adverse-reaction profile.

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