Decima 50mg Injection
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Introduction To Decima 50mg Injection
Decima 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). It is also used to treat patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Decima 50mg Injection is also used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and lung infection. 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. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if 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 doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Decima 50mg Injection
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Blood cancer
Benefits of Decima 50mg Injection
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Decima 50mg Injection is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome, a group of conditions in
which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are abnormal in structure and
function, and does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Decima 50mg Injection kills or
stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of
cancer cells. It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should
discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking
alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay
hydrated.
Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues,
that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Decima 50mg Injection kills or
stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of
cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side
effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. Let your doctor know
if any of the side effects bothers you.
Side effects of Decima 50mg Injection
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 of Decima
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Lung infection
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Nosebleeds
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
How to use Decima 50mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Decima 50mg Injection works
Decima 50mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Quick tips
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Decima 50mg Injection if I’m pregnant?
Decima 50mg 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.
BreastfeedingUNSAFE
Can I take Decima 50mg Injection if I’m breastfeeding?
Decima 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Decima 50mg Injection safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decima 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Decima 50mg Injection?
Decima 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel tired or weak after using Decima 50mg Injection this could affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Decima 50mg Injection if I have/had kidney diseases?
Decima 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decima 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Decima 50mg Injection if I have/had liver diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Decima 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Decima 50mg Injection a vesicant?
Decima 50mg Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Decima 50mg Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected.
Q. How effective is Decima 50mg Injection?
The effectiveness of Decima 50mg Injection depends upon several factors including the patient's clinical condition, number of treatment cycles etc. and may vary depending upon the individual response.
Q. Does Decima 50mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Hair loss (alopecia) is among the known side effects of Decima 50mg Injection.
Q. How is Decima 50mg Injection administered?
Decima 50mg Injection comes as a powder to be to be added to fluid and injected slowly over 3 hours into a vein (slow i.v infusion) by a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer in a hospital or a clinic.
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