Oncomide 1000mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents used to treat malignant diseases such as Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymphatic system), mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells), Burkitt's lymphoma, leukaemia (blood cancer), neuroblastoma (cancer commonly found in the adrenal glands), retinoblastoma (eye cancer), adenocarcinoma of the ovary, mycosis fungoides, Ewing's sarcoma (cancer in and around the bones), small cell lung cancer, advanced/metastatic neuroblastoma and breast carcinoma. Oncomide 1000mg Injection works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. Thereby, Oncomide 1000mg Injection helps treat cancer. Additionally, Oncomide 1000mg Injection is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients. Oncomide 1000mg Injection suppresses the body's immune system, thereby helping treat nephrotic syndrome.

FAQs

How does Oncomide 1000mg Injection work?

Oncomide 1000mg Injection works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body. Thereby, Oncomide 1000mg Injection helps treat cancer. Oncomide 1000mg Injection suppresses the body's immune system and helps treat nephrotic syndrome.

Does Oncomide 1000mg Injection cause infertility?

Oncomide 1000mg Injection might impair fertility and interfere with oogenesis (development of ovum) and spermatogenesis (development of sperm). Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Is it safe to father a child while on treatment with Oncomide 1000mg Injection?

Men should avoid fathering a child during the treatment and for six months following discontinuation of therapy.

Does Oncomide 1000mg Injection interfere with wound healing?

Oncomide 1000mg Injection might interfere with normal wound healing. Therefore, be cautious while handling sharp objects. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising or if the wounds do not heal properly.