Rubizen Information

Rubizen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rubizen. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Rubizen have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Rubizen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Rubizen's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Rubizen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rubizen related warnings section.

The section on Rubizen contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Rubizen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Rubizen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Rubizen Benefits & Uses
Rubizen Dosage & How to Take
Rubizen Side Effects
Rubizen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Rubizen with Other Drugs
Rubizen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Rubizen
Rubizen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Rubizen Benefits & Uses

Rubizen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rubizen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rubizen Related Warnings

Is the use of Rubizen safe for pregnant women?

Rubizen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Rubizen safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Rubizen. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Rubizen on the Kidneys?

Rubizen may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rubizen on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Rubizen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rubizen on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Rubizen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Rubizen with Other Drugs

Rubizen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moxifloxacin

Clozapine

Cimetidine

Adalimumab

Amiodarone

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Rubizen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rubizen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about Rubizen

Is this Rubizen habit forming or addictive?

Rubizen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rubizen as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Rubizen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Rubizen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Rubizen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rubizen

Taking Rubizen with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rubizen

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Rubizen as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

See all substitutes for Rubizen

Epitaz 100 Injection - ₹4000
Epitero 50 Injection - ₹684
Farmorubicin RTU 10 Injection 5 Ml - ₹799
Farmorubicin RD 50 Injection 25 Ml - ₹2275
Epixtra 50 Injection - ₹1036
Epixtra 10 Injection - ₹448
Epithra 50 Mg Injection - ₹2073
Epithra 10 Mg Injection - ₹403
Epithra 100 Mg Injection - ₹3906
Epitaz 50 Injection - ₹2050
Epitaz 10 Injection - ₹600
Alrubicin 100 Injection - ₹2314
Epirubitec 50 Injection - ₹2145
Epirubitec 10 Injection - ₹445
Epichlor 50 Injection - ₹960
Epichlor 10 Injection - ₹276
Biorubin 50 Injection - ₹900
Biorubin 10 Injection - ₹264
Alrubicin 50 Injection - ₹1182
Alrubicin 150 Injection - ₹2903

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ellence® (epirubicin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 867

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 505-508

Rubizen