Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of cancer. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is primarily used as adjuvant chemotherapy in women with axillary lymph nodes with involvement resection of breast cancer (abnormal growth in the cells of the breast). It is also used to treat neuroblastoma (cancer that starts in nerve cells and primarily affects children) and Wilms' tumor (a form of kidney cancer that affects children).

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's contains Doxorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, destroying DNA and RNA synthesis.

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's may cause certain side effects such as nausea, headache, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, mouth sores, tiredness, back pain, red discoloration of urine, diarrhea, and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor. A trained healthcare doctor will administer Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's. So, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on your health condition.

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components of this medicine. It is contraindicated in patients having severe myocardial insufficiency, a recent history of myocardial infarction (MI), severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression, and severe liver disease. Hence, if you have any such conditions, inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, liver/kidney disease, or taking any CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inducers medication, as it can cause adverse effects. Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's contains Doxorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is also used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute myeloblastic leukaemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, metastatic breast cancer, metastatic Wilms’ tumour, metastatic neuroblastoma, metastatic soft tissue sarcoma, metastatic bone sarcomas, metastatic ovarian carcinoma, metastatic transitional cell bladder carcinoma, metastatic thyroid carcinoma, metastatic gastric carcinoma, metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Pain at the site of injection
• Red discolouration of urine
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth sores
• Tiredness
• Weight gain

Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's should be avoided if you are allergic to it. It is contraindicated in patients having severe myocardial insufficiency, a recent history of myocardial infarction (MI), severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression and severe liver disease. Hence avoid using this medicine under such conditions. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, liver/kidney disease, or taking any CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inducers medication, as it can cause serious adverse effects. Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence it is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not stop receiving Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's without a doctor’s advice, as it can cause serious health conditions. Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's is known to cause secondary malignancies, tissue necrosis, cardiomyopathy and septic shock in some patients. Hence careful monitoring of the patient is needed while receiving the medicine.

• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• RIFAMPICIN
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• VORICONAZOLE
• CYCLOSPORIN
• BUPROPION
• PAROXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• DEXAMETHASONE
• HALOPERIDOL

• Avoid intercourse while on treatment with Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's.
• Regular complete blood count monitoring is advised.  Also, monitoring of liver function is important while receiving Metodox 50 mg Injection 1's.

• According to postmarketing reports, juvenile children receiving doxorubicin hydrochloride are at risk of developing late cardiovascular dysfunction. Risk factors include early age during treatment (particularly five years), large cumulative dosages, and receipt of multimodal modality therapy. All pediatric patients who have received doxorubicin hydrochloride should undergo long-term cardiovascular monitoring.

• Meditation and yoga have been proven very effective in helping cancer patients maintain a healthy attitude and body.
• Eat more lean meats, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods to give you more energy. 
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, as dehydration is often seen in cancers.
• Taking a stroll in the garden or spending 30 minutes of your time doing some light physical activity can be very useful. However, do not over-exert yourself if you feel too tired. 
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.