Prescription Required

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

by GLS Pharma Ltd.
Chlorambucil (5mg)

₹2370

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

Introduction to Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet should be taken empty stomach, or 1 hour before and 2 hours after a meal. But, try to have it at the same time every day for most benefits. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets) decreased white blood cell count, infection,  nausea and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Radix AQ 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Radix AQ 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Radix AQ 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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It is not known whether Radix AQ 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Radix AQ 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Radix AQ 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Careful monitoring by a doctor is important as kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of bone marrow depression and inflammation and infections of urinary bladder while taking this medicine.

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There is limited information available on the use of Radix AQ 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Radix AQ 5mg Tablet works

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

How To Use Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Radix AQ 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects Of Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Bone marrow suppression
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Mouth ulcer

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FAQ's on Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

Why is Radix toxic to cancer cells/ how does Radix work?

Radix belongs to a class of drugs called nitrogen mustard derivatives which kill the cancer cells by interfering with DNA replication, and also by directly slowing or stopping their growth

How is Radix administered?

Radix is administered orally in tablet form

How is Radix excreted?

Radix is metabolized in liver to form nontoxic compounds which are excreted in urine

What is Radix used for?

Radix is used to treat some types of blood cancers like Hodgkins disease (cancer that starts in blood cells that are part of immune system), certain forms of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (disease where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white cells. It is also used to treat Waldenstroms macroglobulinaemia (rare blood condition involving the release of an abnormal protein, macroglobulin, into the blood)

Does Radix need to be refrigerated?

Radix has to be stored in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C

Does Radix cause hair loss/constipation?

No, hair loss or constipation has not been reported with the use of Radix.

Prescription Required

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

by GLS Pharma Ltd.
Chlorambucil (5mg)

₹2370

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

Radix AQ 5mg Tablet

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