Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Salt Composition : Cytarabine(500mg)
Biobin 500mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. 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.
Biobin 500mg Injection gets incorporated into the DNA, damages DNA, and slows the cancer cell growth. Interactions with other drugs: Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
As cytarabine is an S-phase-specific drug, prolonged exposure of cells to cytotoxic concentrations is critical to achieve maximum cytotoxic activity. However, the activity of cytarabine is decreased by its rapid deamination to the biologically inactive metabolite uracil arabinoside.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biobin
Rash
Skin ulcer
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Abdominal pain
Anal ulcers
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Fever
Infection
Abnormal liver function
Low blood platelets
Mouth ulcer
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Mouth sore
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Cytarabine is contraindicated in patients who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to it or any of the fundamental ingredients used in the preparation of the drug. With active meningeal infections, liposomal cytarabine is also contraindicated.
Biobin 500mg 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. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biobin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Biobin 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Cytarabine is a type of chemotherapy drug. It kills cancer cells by stopping them from making and repairing DNA that they need to grow and multiply.
infections.
myelosuppression.
hepatic dysfunction.
renal dysfunction.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Biobin 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Biobin 500mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Biobin 500mg Injection is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care.
Q. Is Biobin 500mg Injection ototoxic?
No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Biobin 500mg Injection. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such a side effect.
Q. Is Biobin 500mg Injection cytotoxic?
Yes. Biobin 500mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.
Q. Does Biobin 500mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Biobin 500mg Injection may cause hair loss.
Q. How does Biobin 500mg Injection prevent DNA replication?
Biobin 500mg Injection prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.
