Matulane Procarbazine Hydrochloride and/or alternatives

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Procarbazine Hydrochloride 50mg

Generic Alternative to Matulane 50mg
Marketed as P-Carzine in India Manufacturer: Alkem Source Country : India
Shipped from : India

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Description of Matulane

The generic name of the drug is Procarbazine. It belongs to a family of medicines known as Methylhydrazines. Matulane is supplied in the form of an oral capsule. The drug is a prescription medication which means you need to consult your doctor before you buy Matulane online.

Indications & Dosage of Matulane

Matulane is indicated in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease, a type of blood cancer. It is also used in treatment of other cancers which includes lung cancer, brain tumors, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and melanoma. The drug is used alone or along with other cancer medicines.

The drug interferes with growth of cancer cells and prevents them from multiplying which stops spreading of cancer or tumor to other parts of the body.

The dosage of Matulane depends on various factors such as medical condition that is being treated, other cancer medicines patient is using, patient’s weight and response to treatment. Take the medication with a glass of water. You should take the medication exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Side Effects & Interactions of Matulane

Matulane may cause mild to severe side effects in some people. It is not necessary that every person taking the medication will experience some side effect. Many people using Matulane do not complain about any side effects.

Less severe side effects associated with Matulane: dry mouth, dizziness, vomiting, and loss of appetite, drowsiness, or headache. These side effects wane with time as your body gets used to the medication. However, if they become bothersome or stay for long time, then you need to consult your doctor.

Severe side effects associated with Matulane: persistent or severe vomiting, confusion, blood in vomit or urine, dark/tarry stools, trouble swallowing, unusual bleeding/bruising, sores on the mouth/lips, shortness of breath, mental/mood or behavioral changes, irregular/fast heartbeat, depression, dark urine, or hallucinations. This is not a complete list of severe side effects. Stop using the medication and seek medical attention immediately if you experience or notice any severe side effects after taking a dose of Matulane.

Matulane may potentially interact with other medicines you are using and cause side effects. It may interact with medicines such as appetite suppressants, Buspirone, specific SSRI medications, medicines used to treat glaucoma, certain antihistamines, Bupropion, Dextromethorphan, Carbamazepine, certain narcotic medications, or Tetrabenazine. This is not a complete list of medicines that may interact with Matulane.

Before you buy Matulane, tell doctor about every medicine you are using which includes prescription medications, over the counter drugs and herbal supplements.

Warnings & Precautions of Matulane

You should not use Matulane if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient in the medication. It may not be the right medicine for people with medical problems such as kidney or liver disease, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency, or bone marrow problems.

Matulane is listed in category D pregnancy medicines. Pregnant women and women planning to get pregnant should not use Matulane. Doctor generally asks patient to use reliable contraceptives during treatment. It is not known whether the drug passes into breast milk and how it may affect the nursing baby. Therefore, women who are breastfeeding should not buy Matulane without consulting their doctor.