Lipodox Information

Lipodox is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Kaposi's Sarcoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lipodox have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lipodox. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lipodox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lipodox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Lipodox's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Lipodox related warnings talks about Lipodox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Lipodox are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Lipodox may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Lipodox, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Lipodox Benefits & Uses

Lipodox is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lipodox 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	Disease: Kaposi's Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kaposi's Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lipodox Related Warnings

Is the use of Lipodox safe for pregnant women?

Lipodox has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lipodox without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lipodox safe during breastfeeding?

Lipodox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lipodox on the Kidneys?

Lipodox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lipodox on the Liver?

Side effects of Lipodox rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lipodox on the Heart?

Lipodox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lipodox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Citalopram

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Paclitaxel

Phenobarbital

Progesterone

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Lipodox Contraindications

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

Drug Allergies
Infections
Anemia
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lipodox

Is this Lipodox habit forming or addictive?

Lipodox does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Lipodox since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lipodox only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Lipodox in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lipodox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lipodox

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lipodox, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipodox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lipodox with alcohol will be.

Unknown