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INTRODUCTION
Eribilin (Eribulin Mesylate 0.5mg/ml) Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is used to treat adults with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, and who have already received other anticancer medicines after the cancer has spread.
Eribilin Injection can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It is given as injection under the supervision of 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.
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 doctor 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.
USES OF ERIBILIN INJECTION
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- Metastatic breast cancer
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BENEFIT OF ERIBILIN INJECTION
Eribilin Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. This medicine is used when other medicines have not shown significant improvement and the cancer has spread to other parts as well. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Eribilin Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
SIDE EFFECT OF ERIBILIN INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine
Common Side Effects Of Eribilin: –
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells).
- Weakness.
- Hair loss.
- Nausea.
- Constipation.
- Decreased white blood cell count.
- Fatigue.
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand).
SAFETY ADVICE
Eribilin 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. This injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. According to data the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Eribilin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney and liver disease. Dose adjustment of this injection may be needed for these patients. Taking this injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
