Imfinzi 500Mg Injection

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Biliary Tract Cancer

It works by blocking a protein called programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), which is found on the surface of certain cancer cells. When PD-L1 binds to its receptor on T cells, it can inhibit the immune system's ability to recognize and attack cancer cells.  By blocking the interaction between PD-L1 and its receptor, this drug allows T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. It helps the immune system to fight cancer and potentially slow or stop its growth.

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Imfinzi 500mg injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Imfinzi 500mg Injection

• Store Imfinzi 500mg injection in the refrigerator at (2 C to 8C).
• Do not freeze.
• Keep it out of reach from children.

How to consume Imfinzi 500mg Injection

Imfinzi 500mg injection is a prescription drug available in injection form. This injection will be given intravenously into a vein in your arm or hand by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Do not self-administer this medicine. The dose of the injection will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors. During the infusion, you will be monitored for any side effects or reactions to the medication. The infusion usually takes a few hours to complete, and you may need to receive multiple infusions over the course of several weeks.

Safety Advices for Imfinzi 500mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

• Infection (chills, increased temperature)
• serious lung infections (pneumonia)
• fungal infection in the mouth
• tooth and mouth soft tissue infections
• flu-like illness
• overactive thyroid gland that can cause fast heart rate or weight loss
• inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis)
• hoarse voice (dysphonia)
• abnormal liver tests (aspartate aminotransferase increased; alanine aminotransferase increased)  night sweats
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• abnormal kidney function tests (blood creatinine increased)
• painful urination
• swelling of the legs (oedema peripheral)
• reaction to the infusion of the medicine that can cause fever or flushing

Common

• Cough
• upper respiratory tract infections
• feeling tired
• shortness of breath
• inflammation in the lungs
• rash

Word of Advice

Imfinzi 500mg injection has the tendency to cause harm to unborn fetus. Inform your healthcare provider before starting this treatment if you are pregnant, or have a partner who can become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with this drug. Discuss effective birth control methods with your healthcare provider and use them during treatment and for 8 weeks after your last dose. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Hence, it is not recommended to breastfeed during this treatment. This drug can increase your risk of sunburn and skin damage, so it is important to wear protective clothing and sunscreen while moving outdoors.  If you experience any gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or nausea, be sure to inform your doctor immediately so that he may prescribe you antiemetic medicines also to prevent the symptoms.

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