Erubin 50mg injection contains the active substance epirubicin hydrochloride. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class anthracyclines. This medicine is used as adjuvant therapy in combination with other medications to treat breast cancer in patients who have had surgery to remove the tumor. It is also found useful in treating cancers of the breast, ovaries, stomach, bowel, and lung. In addition, this medicine is also used to treat cancers of the blood-forming tissues, such as malignant lymphomas, leukemias, and multiple myeloma.

Do not take this injection if you are allergic to epirubicin or any other ingredients of this medicine, pregnant or breastfeeding, or have severe liver and bladder problems. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney or liver problems, recent vaccination, or if you have any acute toxicities such as acute inflammation of the mouth, low white blood cell count, platelet count, or any infections. This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots. 

This medicine may cause infertility in men and women; inform your physician if you are planning for pregnancy. If you are sexually active, you are advised to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Your doctor will do regular lab tests to check on the effects of this medicine. Common side effects of erubin 50mg injection are decreased WBC, platelets, irregular menstruation, weakness, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, eye infection, skin rashes, or itchiness.

Breast cancer

Stomach and bowel cancer

Ovarian cancer

Lung cancer

Erubin 50mg injection inhibits DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis by exerting cytotoxic activity. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of the cancer cells. This medicine helps to selectively kill the cancer cells rather than the normal, healthy cells.

It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse experienced in giving chemotherapy. The medicine will be given as an infusion into a vein. Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity and other factors.

Hair loss

Flushing

Rash, itching

Diarrhea

Nausea and vomiting

Anemia

Decreased WBC and platelets

Eye infection

Irregular menstruation

Congestive heart failure

Increased blood urea levels

Severe hypersensitivity reaction

Lung problems

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, recent vaccinations, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with erubin 50mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Store erubin 50mg injection in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C)

Do not freeze

keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.

If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.

Inform your physician if you are receiving radiation therapy with this medicine. This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner uses it during conception or pregnancy. Male patients with female partners of reproductive potential should use effective birth control during the treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during the treatment and for 7 days after the last dose. The medicine may turn your urine red for 1 or 2 days after your treatment.