Ellence - Epirubicin Hydrochloride - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ellence.
• Ellence
• epp-ih-REWB-ih-sin

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, or stomach pain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• This medication may cause your urine to turn red in color.
• This is a normal effect of the drug.
• It is temporary and should disappear in one to two days.
• Notify your doctor if this effect persists longer than two days.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Ellence Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include black stool, coffee ground-like vomit, trouble breathing, change in amount of urine.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• Epirubicin is used to treat breast cancer.
• It works by eliminating or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Usage Instructions

• Inject this medication into a vein (IV) through other IV fluids (for example, saline, dextrose), usually over three to five minutes; or as directed by your doctor.
• Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• Ask your pharmacist if you have questions regarding the use of this medication.
• To minimize serious side effects, you may be given other medications (for example, antiemetics, antibiotics) in addition to this drug.
• Follow all directions for the proper use of other medications.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions regarding the use of additional medications.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
• If the dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish new dosing.

Read Before Using Ellence (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Warning

• Epirubicin must only be injected slowly and directly into a vein (IV) through other intravenous (IV) fluids.
• Do not inject this medication into the muscle (IM) or just beneath the skin (subcutaneously).
• If this medication accidentally leaks into surrounding tissue, the skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged.
• Notify your doctor immediately if redness, pain, or swelling occur at or around the injection site.
• Epirubicin may cause heart problems (including heart failure), bone marrow suppression, or other types of cancer (acute myelogenous leukemia).
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Ellence Storage Instructions

• Store vials at refrigerator temperature between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.
• Discard unused portion.