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About Cytodrox Capsule 10's

Cytodrox Capsule 10's belongs to a group of classes known as an antimetabolite. It is an anticancer medicine used to treat head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking the flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage). Head and neck cancer is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle.

In cancer, Cytodrox Capsule 10's works by blocking an enzyme that is required for growing cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing. In sickle cell disease, it works by increasing fetal hemoglobin (HbF) (hemoglobin of unborn baby) levels in red blood cells (RBCs). This helps the RBCs accept a normal shape, recovers the flow of blood, and protects against problems like painful sickle cell attacks.

Take Cytodrox Capsule 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cytodrox Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset), Increased bleeding tendency, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting. Most of these side effects of Cytodrox Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Cytodrox Capsule 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation. Cytodrox Capsule 10's may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Cytodrox Capsule 10's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Cytodrox Capsule 10's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Cytodrox Capsule 10's by either parent may results in birth defects. You should not take this Cytodrox Capsule 10's during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Cytodrox Capsule 10's.

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Uses of Cytodrox Capsule 10's

Head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage).

Medicinal Benefits

Cytodrox Capsule 10's belongs to a group of the class known as an antimetabolite. It is used to treat head and neck cancer and sickle cell anemia (blocking the flow of blood that causes pain and organ damage). In cancer, Cytodrox Capsule 10's works by blocking an enzyme that is required for growing cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing. In sickle cell disease, it works by increasing fetal hemoglobin (HbF) (hemoglobin of unborn baby) levels in red blood cells (RBCs). This helps the RBCs accept a normal shape, recovers the flow of blood, and protects against problems like painful sickle cell attacks.

Side Effects of Cytodrox Capsule 10's

  • Loss of appetite (feeling unwell and stomach upset)
  • Increased bleeding tendency
  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting

Directions for Use

Take Cytodrox Capsule 10's as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it. Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Cytodrox Capsule 10's. Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's inform your doctor if you have any kind of infection because Cytodrox Capsule 10's may worsen the infections. Talk to your doctor if you have any allergy symptoms. Kidney disease, liver disease, injury on your legs, HIV or AIDS, high level of uric acid in your blood, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation inform your doctor. Cytodrox Capsule 10's may increase the chances of other cancer. Inform your doctor about this risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant because this Cytodrox Capsule 10's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Cytodrox Capsule 10's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this Cytodrox Capsule 10's by either parent may result in birth defects. You should not take this Cytodrox Capsule 10's during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take Cytodrox Capsule 10's. If any powder from a damaged pill is leaked, wash it up at once with a wet paper towel and throw the towel away in a closed plastic bag where children cannot get to it.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMETABOLITES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydroxycarbamideFingolimod
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HydroxycarbamideEtanercept
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HydroxycarbamideFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Cytodrox Capsule 10's when used with fingolimod may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytodrox Capsule 10's with fingolimod, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideEtanercept
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Cytodrox Capsule 10's when used in conjunction with etanercept may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytodrox Capsule 10's with etanercept, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Procaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Cytodrox Capsule 10's, which may lead to methemoglobinemia. When taking these drugs, those who are extremely young (particularly newborns and babies), have heart or lung conditions, certain genetic predispositions, or have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's and procaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideDidanosine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Combining Cytodrox Capsule 10's with didanosine can have serious consequences on your liver or pancreas. Didanosine may potentially induce lactic acidosis (lactic acid buildup in the body).Lactic acidosis can develop gradually and worsen over time.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cytodrox Capsule 10's with didanosine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms while taking didanosine: strong discomfort in your upper stomach that spreads to your back, rapid heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, lack of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored faeces, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unusual muscle pain and weakness, trouble breathing, fast or uneven heart rate, stomach pain, and numbness or cold feeling in your arms or legs, contact the doctor immediately.
HydroxycarbamideRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Ropivacaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Cytodrox Capsule 10's, which may lead to methemoglobinemia. When taking these drugs, those who are extremely young (particularly newborns and babies), have heart or lung conditions, certain genetic predispositions, or have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencies may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's and ropivacaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Taking Bupivacaine and Cytodrox Capsule 10's may cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's and bupivacaine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Cytodrox Capsule 10's when used with certolizumab may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytodrox Capsule 10's with certolizumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydroxycarbamideChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Chloroprocaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Cytodrox Capsule 10's, which may lead to methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's and chloroprocaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Etidocaine has the potential to cause methemoglobinemia (a rare disorder in which the iron in the haemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, preventing it from carrying oxygen to the tissues adequately). This risk increases when used with Cytodrox Capsule 10's, which may also lead to methemoglobinemia. When taking these drugs, those who are extremely young (particularly newborns and babies), have heart or lung conditions, certain genetic predispositions, or have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficit may be more likely to develop methemoglobinemia.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's and Etidocaine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, abnormal blood colouration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydroxycarbamideTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cytodrox Capsule 10's:
Cytodrox Capsule 10's when used with tofacitinib may raise the risk of severe infections, cancers.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cytodrox Capsule 10's with tofacitinib, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Cytodrox Capsule 10's at the same time daily, either with or without a meal.
  • It is recommended to remain hydrated and drink a lot of fluids while taking Cytodrox Capsule 10's.
  • Do not miss any dose and finish the course as recommended by your doctor.
  • Use an efficient method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this Cytodrox Capsule 10's.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, blood cell count in your blood.

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Special Advise

  • Wash your hands before and after handling the bottle containing Cytodrox Capsule 10's.
  • Crushed or broken pill can be unsafe if it gets in your mouth, nose, eyes, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with water and soap or wash your eyes with water.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Head and neck cancer: It is a disease including abnormal growth of the tissues of the neck and head that may also have the ability to attack or spread to other portions of the body. Cancer of the head and neck generally starts in the cells known as squamous cells which appear in the lining of the surface of moist mucosa in the head and neck (e.g., inside of the throat, nose, and mouth).

Sickle cell anemia: It is a disease in which your body results in abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a curved or sickle. They do not last as long as round, normal, red blood cells. This causes anemia. The sickle cells also get pushed into blood vessels, blocking the flow of blood. This can result in pain and organ damage.

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