Procarb 50mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Vhb Life Sciences Inc |
| Active Ingredient | Procarbazine (50mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Alkylating agents, methylhydrazine derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Anticancer-others |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 549 |
FAQ
Procarb 50mg Tablet Reviews
Procarb 50mg is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancers. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is used with other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy to treat cancers such as Hodgkin’s disease (a cancer of the lymph glands).
Procarb 50mg can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Some food or drinks can affect the working of medicine, so better to avoid mature cheeses (including processed cheeses), yeast or meat extracts and some type of beer or alcohol. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. 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 nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Moreover, it can make you infertile, so ask your doctor about safety methods.
Procarb 50mg can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Some food or drinks can affect the working of medicine, so better to avoid mature cheeses (including processed cheeses), yeast or meat extracts and some type of beer or alcohol. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. 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 nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Moreover, it can make you infertile, so ask your doctor about safety methods.
How Procarb 50mg Tablet Works
Procarbazine belongs to a group of medicines called antineoplastic alkylating agents. It works by inhibiting protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which helps to stop the growth of cancer cells in the body..
How to Use Procarb 50mg 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. Procarb 50mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Procarb 50mg with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Benefits of Procarb 50mg Tablet
- In Hodgkin’s disease: Hodgkin’s disease is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the immune system get rid of waste and fight infections. Procarb 50mg kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Uses of Procarb 50mg Tablet
- Hodgkin’s disease
Procarb 50mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Procarb 50mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Driving
UNSAFE
Procarb 50mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Procarb 50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Procarb 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Procarb 50mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Procarb 50mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Procarb 50mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Procarb 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Procarb 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Procarb 50mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Quick Tips
- Take it with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
- As a precaution, foods high in tyramine (eg. aged cheeses, air-dried meats, soy sauce, tap/draft beers and red wines) should be avoided when taking Procarb 50mg to avoid a serious reaction.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Consult with your doctor if you are planning pregnancy as it can affect your fertility.
References
- Drugs.com. Procarbazine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 942.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1154-55.
- Procarbazine. Chippenham, Wiltshire: Alliance Pharmaceuticals; 2006 [revised 24 Nov. 2014.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).