Hodpro 50 mg Capsules

WHAT
IS HODPRO CAPSULES?

Hodpro is an antineoplastic.
It works by inhibiting protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which helps to stop the
growth of cancer cells.

USES OF HODPRO CAPSULES:

Hodpro 50 Mg Capsule is a medication for anti-cancer chemotherapy that falls under the category of
drugs known as alkalyting agent. It is used to treat Hodgkin’s diseases, non
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanoma, brain tumors, multiple
myeloma and lung cancers. It works by restricting synthesis of protein,
DNA and RNA which in turn stops or slows down the growth
of cancer cells.

POSSIBLE
SIDE EFFECTS:

There are no serious side
effects of Hodpro 50 Mg Capsule but some common side effects that you may
encounter after using it includes headache, vomiting, nausea, weakness, and
poor . If these effects continue for long periods of time or if you
experience any other problem you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS MAY
INCLUDE:

The following is a list of possible side
effects that may occur from the use of Hodpro Capsule. This is not a
comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur.
Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

mild nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,
stomach pain;
dry mouth, constipation, mild diarrhea;
mild itching or rash, temporary hair loss;
muscle of joint pain;
headache, dizziness, feeling tired;
urinating more than usual; or
changes in your menstrual periods.

DRUGS PRECAUTIONS:

Take this medicine in the
dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not
chew, crush or break it. Hodpro 50 mg Capsule may be taken with or without
food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Hodpro 50 mg Capsule with tyramine-rich food such as
cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Procarbazine belongs to a
group of medicines called antineoplastic alkylating agents. It works by
inhibiting protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which helps to stop the growth of
cancer cells in the body.

DRUGS INTERACTIONS:

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from severe
hepatic or kidney disease, any disorder of the heart or circulation, have a
tumor on the adrenal gland, causing high blood pressure, epilepsy (fits) or had
stroke.

Inform your doctor if you have severe leucopenia or
thrombocytopenia from any cause.

Take precautions as Procarbazine may lower the ability of
your body to fight infections making you susceptible to infections.

Do not drive or operate machinery as Procarbazine may
cause drowsiness.

You may need to regularly check and monitor blood counts
due to the possibility of bone-marrow suppression with Procarbazine
therapy. 

Do not take any live vaccines during or within at least 6
months of treatment with Procarbazine.