Epithra 10 mg Injection(Epirubicin)

Epithra 10 mg Injection(Epirubicin) 

Epithra 10 mg a product by Glenmark. consist of epirubicin as a main ingredient. It is an anti-cancer medicine which used in the treatment of breast cancer. Epithra 10 mg works by suppressing the action of an enzyme(topoisomerase II) which is involved in the DNA Multiplication of breast cancer cells. This also forms harmful chemical which damages the DNA and thus stops the further growth of breast cancer cells and eventually kills them. This is how Epithra works in curing breast cancer and improves the health condition of patient.

Some common side effects suffered by the patients are rash, vomiting, conjunctivitis, nausea, mouth sore, hair loss. It is advised to take proper rest as much as you can and don't opt for any activity.

Substitutes available

Farmorubicin RD 10 mg Injection(by Pfizer Ltd.)

Rubilon 10 mg Injection(by Celon Laboratories Ltd.)

Rubizen 10 mg Injection(by Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

Epitaz 10 mg Injection(by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)