ONCOVIN 1mg Injection Vial

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ONCOVIN 1mg Injection Vial or any other active ingredients present in the formulation.

• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Intravenous adminstration

  This medicine should only be administered into a vein but in some cases, the medicine may leak into surrounding tissue leading to severe irritation or damage. The physician or nurse will monitor the site of administration for this reaction. Report to the doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected.

• Liver Disease

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of the liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

• Driving or Operating machinery

  Use of this medicine may rarely cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Usage does not depend on food timings
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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