Valrubicin Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Valrubicin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Valrubicin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Valrubicin

Pronunciation : val ROO bi sin

Brand Names or Trade Names of Valrubicin

International :

Valstar

Why is Valrubicin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for bladder cancer. It works by preventing the cancer cell from reproducing, which results in death of the cancer cell.

When should Valrubicin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with concurrent urinary tract infections, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Valrubicin?

IV- The recommended dose is 800 mg, once a week for six weeks.

How should Valrubicin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Valrubicin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow problems, kidney disease, severe bladder irritation, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid contact with skin or eyes.

• Men should avoid sex.

• Monitor complete blood cell counts, bladder exams, and urine tests regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Valrubicin?

Most Common - Urinary frequency, painful urination, urinary urgency, bladder spasm, blood in urine, bladder pain, urinary incontinence, bladder inflammation, night time urination, injection site burning, urethral pain, pelvic pain.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, weakness, back pain, chest pain, fever, headache, uneasiness.
Heart - Dilatation.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting.
Blood - Anemia.
Metabolic - Low blood sugar and swelling in the extremities.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness.
Respiratory - Pneumonia.
Skin - Rash.
Genitourinary - Urinary Retention, urinary tract infection.