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General Medicine

Ondican 2 Injection is a brand of Ondansetron 2 mg/2 mL Injection, manufactured by American Remedies. Ondansetron is a 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist commonly used as an antiemetic to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting associated with various medical conditions. ________________________________________ ✅ Primary Uses Ondican 2 Injection is indicated for: • Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV): To prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Radiotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (RINV): To prevent and treat nausea and vomiting associated with radiation therapy. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV): To prevent and treat nausea and vomiting following surgical procedures. These indications are supported by clinical guidelines and pharmacological references. ________________________________________ ⚙️ Mechanism of Action Ondansetron works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance that may cause nausea and vomiting. It specifically inhibits serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) in the brain, thereby preventing the sensation of nausea and the act of vomiting. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Precautions and Side Effects Precautions: • Allergy: Do not use if allergic to ondansetron or other 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists. • Cardiac Conditions: Use with caution in patients with a history of heart problems, as ondansetron may affect heart rhythm. • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Common Side Effects: • Headache • Constipation • DizzinessFatigue Serious Side Effects: • Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling) Severe dizziness or fainting • Irregular heartbeat Seek immediate medical attention if any serious side effects occur.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Bleocel 15mg Injection consists of the active ingredient Bleomycin. It belongs to a group of drugs known as antineoplastic antibiotics. It is commonly used in cancer treatment to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It is used to treat lymph node cancers (Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma), head and neck cancer, and cancer in external genitalia. It either be used alone or with radio therapy and chemotherapy treatment. This injection is also beneficial to prevent and treat the fluid accumulation in the lungs that occurs due to cancer. It works by interfering with the production of DNA and RNA in cancer cells. It can cause breaks in the DNA strands and prevent cancer cells from dividing and growing. Bleocel 15mg injection can have side effects, including lung problems, skin reactions, fever, and nausea. In some cases it can also affect kidneys, liver, and heart. Patients receiving it, need to be closely monitored for these side effects. It is typically administered through injection or infusion, either alone or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. The dosage and frequency of treatment depend on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the patient's age and overall health, and the specific treatment plan developed by the oncologist.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

FLURACIL 250MG INJECTION contains Fluorouracil, which belongs to a group of medicines called Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors. FLURACIL 250MG INJECTION is used to manage cancer involving the breast, oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, prostate, ovary, bladder, and head and neck cancer. FLURACIL 250MG INJECTION should not be used in patients with serious infections (for example, Herpes zoster or chickenpox), non-malignant tumours, poor nutrition, weakened immunity due to long illness, damaged bone marrow due to other antineoplastics or radiotherapy, severe liver disease, or homozygotic or complete deficiency of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme. FLURACIL 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with decreased blood cells, oral ulcers, fever or haemorrhage at any site or weakness (due to decreased blood cells), kidney or liver problems like jaundice (yellowing of the skin) or heart problems like chest pain, reduced activity or deficiency of the enzyme DPD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase), had high-dose radiation to pelvic, spine, ribs, metastatic tumours with involvement of bone marrow, severe bone marrow suppression include neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anaemia, viral, bacterial, fungal and/or parasitic infections, encephalopathy, gastrointestinal side effects like stomatitis, diarrhoea, bleeding from the G.I. tract or haemorrhage at any site, family history of partial or complete deficiency of the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD), had recent major surgery.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Bioposide 100mg injection is an anticancer drug with the ingredient Etoposide. It belongs to the medication class known as cytostatic. It is used to treat certain types of cancers such as testicular cancer, small-cell lung cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer), tumor in the lymphatic system (Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma), and ovarian cancer in adults. Talk to your doctor if you had or currently having radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Report to your doctor if you have any infections or low levels of protein (albumin) in your blood. Bioposide 100mg Injection should not be taken if you have recently been vaccinated with yellow fever or any live vaccines. Before starting treatment with this medicine, it is very important to tell your physician if you currently or previously had any medical conditions of kidney problems or liver disorders. Both women and men should use effective birth control during the treatment and at least 6 months after the last dose. In men, it is recommended not to father a child during and up to 6 months after the treatment. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor. Administration of Bioposide 100mg injection may cause a reduction in the level of blood cells and increase the risk of developing infections. So, your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to monitor your kidney and liver function. It is unknown whether it is safe to use on a child.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Palnox 0.25mg Injection is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy or radiotherapy. Palnox 0.25mg Injection will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It is given under the supervision of a doctor and may be used alone or with other medications. Your doctor will give you the appropriate dose of the medicine depending on what you are taking it for. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injections.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Celkeran 2mg tablet contains the active ingredient chlorambucil. It is an anti-cancer medicine that belongs to the class of medications called alkylating agents. It is used to treat Hodgkin’s disease and non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancers formed from cells of the lymphatic system). It is also indicated to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (A type of WBC cancer, where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal cells) and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (A rare lymphoma associated with an uncontrolled increase of B-cells, a type of white blood cell, resulting in the release of an abnormal protein into the blood.) Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Celkeran 2mg tablet or any of the ingredients. Inform the physician about your recent vaccination history, liver problems, kidney problems, and seizures. Notify the doctor if you have had radiotherapy or chemotherapy before or recently. It is possible that the use of this medicine, particularly in the long term, may increase the risk of developing secondary blood cancer.

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HIV/AIDS

INTRODUCTION ABOUT VALCYTE 450MG TABLET VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. It is used in adults (with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye which generally cause vision problems and blindness. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is also used in adults and children to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection who are not infected with CMV or who had received an organ transplant from someone who earlier had CMV infection. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic (hypersensitive) to Valganciclovir, and/or Ganciclovir. Before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET, inform your doctor if are undergoing radiotherapy/hemodialysis, and/or suffer from low red blood cell, white blood cell or platelets, kidney/liver problems. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is clearly necessary since it may cause harm to the unborn baby. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common side effects of taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET are oral thrush (fungal infection), headache, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF VALCYTE 450MG TABLET Manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Prevents cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection who are not infected with CMV or in patients who had received an organ transplant from someone who earlier had CMV infection HOW VALCYTE 450MG TABLET WORKS VALCYTE 450MG TABLET works by managing the multiplication of virus in human cells by decreasing its growth which results in inhibition of production of new virus thus managing and managing the spread of infection to other parts of the body in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF VALCYTE 450MG TABLET COMMON thrush & oral thrush (fungal infection) upper respiratory tract infection such as sinusitis, tonsillitis headache cough, shortness of breath abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss eczema (skin inflammation) tiredness, fever influenza signs of urine infection such as fever, passing urine more often, and/or pain (while passing urine) skin infection signs of mild allergic reaction such as red, itchy skin feeling depressed, anxious or confused trouble sleeping feeling numb/weak in hands/feet changes in sense of touch, tingling/tickling/pricking/burning sensation altered taste, chills eye inflammation/pain or sight problems ear pain signs of low blood pressure such as feeling dizzy/faint difficulty while swallowing constipation, wind, indigestion, stomach pain, swelling of abdomen mouth ulcers night sweats itching, rash hair loss back pain, muscle/joint pain, muscle spasms feeling dizzy, weak/generally unwell UNCOMMON feeling agitated tremor/shaking deafness irregular heartbeat red itchy welt, dry skin blood in urine chest pain RARE Stop taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) such as raised, itchy skin rash, sudden swelling of throat, face, lips/mouth resulting in difficulty while swallowing/breathing, and/or sudden swelling of the hands, feet/ankles. signs of infection (due to low white blood cell count) such as sore throat, mouth ulcer, and/or fever signs of low red blood cell count such as shortness of breath, tiredness, palpitation, and/or pale skin signs of blood infection (sepsis) such as fever, chills, palpitation, confusion, and/or slurred speech signs of low platelet count such as bleeding/bruising, blood in urine/stools, and/or bleeding from gums severely low blood cell count pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) associated with severe stomach pain fits hallucinations abnormal thoughts/feelings, losing contact with reality failure of kidney function HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Constipation Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (such as going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate managements for constipation.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Temolon 100mg Capsule contains the active ingredient temozolomide. It belongs to the class of medications known as Antitumor agents. It is prescribed to treat brain cancer, such as glioblastoma multiforme in adults and malignant glioma, including glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma in patients older than three years. Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma are the most common and aggressive brain cancers with low chances of survival. Anaplastic astrocytoma is treated with Temolon 100mg Capsule or radiotherapy after biopsy, whereas Glioblastoma multiforme is treated with a combination of radiotherapy and Temolon 100mg Capsule, and it is continued as maintenance therapy. The common side effects that are likely to associate with Temolon 100mg Capsule are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, rashes, tiredness, frequent urination, vision and hearing problems, high blood sugar levels, muscle damage, pain in muscles and joints, memory loss, coordination problems, infections, sleep problems and loss of weight. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist.

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Anti Cancer Medicine

Introduction to Bdocterio 30mg Injection Bdocterio 30mg injection contains the active substance octreotide. It is a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin, a substance naturally found in the human body that inhibits the effects of certain hormones, such as growth hormones. It is used to reduce the amount of growth hormone produced by people with acromegaly (a condition in which the body produces too much growth hormone, causing enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features; joint pain; and other symptoms) who cannot be treated with surgery, radiation, or another medication. It is also used to control diarrhea and flushing caused by carcinoid tumors (slow-growing tumors that release natural substances that can cause symptoms) and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting adenomas (VIP-omas; tumors that form in the pancreas and release natural substances that can cause symptoms). It is used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland. It is also indicated to stop bleeding and to protect from re-bleeding from ruptured gastro-esophageal varices in patients suffering from chronic liver disease. This medicine is used to treat people with pituitary tumors that produce too much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) when other types of treatment (surgery or radiotherapy) are not suitable or have not worked and after radiotherapy, to cover the interim period until the radiotherapy becomes fully effective. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to octreotide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your physician if you have gallstones, high or low blood sugar levels, vitamin B12 deficiency, and liver diseases. Bdocterio 30mg injection may lower your heart rate, and very high doses can cause abnormal heart rhythm, so your doctor may monitor your heart function regularly during the treatment. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating the treatment. Uses of Bdocterio 30mg Injection To treat acromegaly Relieve symptoms associated with some tumors of the GI tract To prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland To treat pituitary tumors that produce too much TSH Therapeutic Effects of Bdocterio 30mg Injection Bdocterio 30mg injection acetate, a cyclic octapeptide agent, inhibits growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin more effectively than the natural hormone somatostatin. The drug also reduces growth hormone and IGF-I (somatomedin C) in acromegaly, inhibits gallbladder contractions, reduces bile secretion, and suppresses thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion. Interaction of Bdocterio 30mg Injection with other drugs Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Bdocterio 30mg injection and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. More Information about Bdocterio 30mg Injection Store the Bdocterio 30mg injection in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C Do not freeze Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets If you forgot to take the injection, inform your healthcare professional immediately and reschedule the appointment. How to consume Bdocterio 30mg Injection Always use this medicine as exactly prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the condition being treated, an infusion of Bdocterio 30mg injection is given by either subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, intramuscularly (into the muscle of the buttocks), or intravenous (into a vein). A healthcare professional will always administer intravenous and intramuscular injections. If you are prescribed a subcutaneous injection, your doctor or other healthcare professional will explain how to inject the medicine under the skin. Safety Advices for Bdocterio 30mg Injection Image Not Available Pregnancy Bdocterio 30mg injection will only be given during pregnancy if needed. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment. Image Not Available Breast Feeding Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Bdocterio 30mg injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment. Image Not Available Lungs It is unknown whether Bdocterio 30mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment. Image Not Available Liver Bdocterio 30mg injection is contraindicated in patients with acute liver failure. Dose adjustments are necessary if you have liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before initiating the therapy.

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