Description
Introduction Of Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab):
Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab) is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, head and neck cancer, melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and liver cancer.
Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab) is given as an infusion into vein by a qualified medical professional. 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include rash, weakness, headache, and fever. Some serious side effects which may occur during infusion include chills or shaking, itching, rash, flushing, difficulty breathing and dizziness. Hence, your doctor will check you timely after infusion for allergic reaction.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have lung 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 healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab):
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Hodgkin’s disease
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Liver cancer
- Melanoma
Benefits of Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab):
1. In Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer includes cancer of the mouth, nose, sinuses or throat. Nivolumab 40mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid
drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
2. In Kidney cancer
Nivolumab 40mg Injection is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.
Mechanism Of Action Tishtha 40mg Injection (Nivolumab):
Nivolumab 40mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking a protein (PD-1) on the surface of certain immune cells called T-cells. This action activates the T-cells to locate and kill cancer cells.
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