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Caelyx is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma. Secondary and off-label uses of Caelyx have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Caelyx depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Caelyx have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Caelyx normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Caelyx has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Caelyx's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Caelyx are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Caelyx with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Caelyx is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Caelyx is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Caelyx is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Caelyx safe for pregnant women?
Caelyx can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Caelyx safe during breastfeeding?
Caelyx may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Caelyx on the Kidneys?
Caelyx rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caelyx on the Liver?
Caelyx has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Caelyx on the Heart?
Caelyx may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Caelyx should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caelyx unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caelyx habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Caelyx.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Caelyx will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Caelyx only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Caelyx cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Caelyx
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Caelyx and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caelyx
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Caelyx and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 466-468
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doxil® (doxorubicin HCl)