Carfilnat Injection
Manufacturer:
natco pharma ltd
Salt Composition: Carfilzomib (60mg)
Action Class: Proteasome Inhibitors
Packaging: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Uses
Multiple myeloma
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- SKU: carfilnat-injection-377794
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Product Description
Carfilnat Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Carfilnat Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Fatigue, nausea, and fever are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, joint or muscle pain, flushing or swelling of the face, and chest pain. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Key Benefits
In Multiple myelomaMultiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are responsible for making antibodies. Carfilnat Injection helps block the activity of certain proteins that cancer cells need to grow and survive, leading to their destruction. This helps control the disease, reduce symptoms such as bone pain and fatigue, and improve overall quality of life.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Fatigue
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Nausea
Low blood platelets
Fever
Common Side Effects :
Fatigue
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Nausea
Low blood platelets
Fever
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It Works
Carfilnat Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking or slowing the breakdown of proteins in cells. As a result, there is an increase in a number of proteins in the cancer cells leading to their death.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carfilnat Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Carfilnat Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Carfilnat Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:
Carfilnat Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Carfilnat Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carfilnat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Carfilnat Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carfilnat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carfilnat Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Carfilnat Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Carfilnat Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:
Carfilnat Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Carfilnat Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carfilnat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Carfilnat Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carfilnat Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Carfilnat Injection is given as an infusion into the vein ( IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.
Let your doctor know if you notice chest pains, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, dizziness and swelling of feet.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.
Let your doctor know if you notice chest pains, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, dizziness and swelling of feet.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Carfilnat Injection, please consult your doctor.