Product Description

Daunotec 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Daunotec 20mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It might be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, ulcer, loss of appetite and difficulty while breathing. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have 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. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, ECG, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer

Side Effects

Serious: 

• Pain, swelling or warmth around the injected area
• Red face while being injected with the drug, skin rash
• Fevers, chills (could be signs of fatal infections)
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of feet or legs
• Vomiting with blood, sores in mouth or lips
• Unusual bleeding
• Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (persistent headache and abnormal vision, seizures, confusion and abnormal behavior)
• Blood in urine
• Fast heartbeat
• Black stools, diarrhea

Common: 

• Decreased blood count
• Feeling dry and thirsty
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Increased pigmentation of skin and nails

Storage

Store below 30℃