P CARZINE 50MG CAPSULE

Introduction:

P Carzine 50mg Capsule consists of the active ingredient Procarbazine. It is indicated in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of stage 3 and 4 Hodgkin’s disease. Hodgkin’s disease refers to cancer formation in the lymph nodes.

Avoid consuming dairy, dairy products, fermented foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during this course of treatment. Inform your physician before receiving any vaccinations during this treatment. Check with your doctor if you are taking medicines for bowel disease, epilepsy, high BP, heart problems, depression, anxiety or asthma.

Uses of P Carzine 50mg Capsule:

P Carzine 50mg Capsule is indicated along with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of the following:

• Stage III and IV Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
• Brain tumour

How P Carzine 50mg Capsule works:

P Carzine 50mg Capsule works by getting converted into active metabolites with the help of liver enzymes and inhibiting RNA, DNA, and proteins. It prolongs the cell cycle and breaks chromosomes. This results in cell toxicity and the death of cancer cells. 

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.

References:

1. Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2013] [Accessed on 30th Jul 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3732.pdf
2. Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., [Revised on 9th Aug 2017] [Accessed on 30th Jul 2021], https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00040636.PDF
3. Edward Chu, Cancer Chemotherapy, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 948-976.
4. KD Tripathi, Anticancer Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 915-936.

How to use P Carzine 50mg Capsule:

Use as directed by your physician. Your physician will determine the accurate dose for you, depending on your condition.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

P Carzine 50mg Capsule is not intended for use during pregnancy. Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

Consult your physician for advice before taking this medicine if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will monitor your liver functions and prescribe accordingly.

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. Your physician will monitor your kidney functions and prescribe accordingly.

Driving: 

P Carzine 50mg Capsule can cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or perform activities that require focus.

Allergies: 

Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions to Procarbazine or its ingredients.

Others:

• Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have been diagnosed with blood or bone marrow problems.
• Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you have heart disorders, epilepsy, adrenal gland tumour, high BP, stroke or non-cancerous tumour. 

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Skin rash
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Jaundice and liver problems
• Breathlessness or burning chest pain

Common:

• Infertility
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Lack of energy
• Headache
• Fever
• Irritability
• Drowsiness