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Yondelis Injection Substitute

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Composition:

TRABECTEDIN-1MG

Uses:

Yondelis Injection is used in the treatment of certain soft tissue cancers (like liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma) that have spread and can't be removed by surgery, especially in people who have already had chemotherapy. The detailed uses of Yondelis Injection are as follows:<br/>• Liposarcoma: Yondelis Injection is used to treat liposarcoma, a type of soft tissue sarcoma that originates in fat cells. It is typically administered when the cancer is unresectable or has metastasized and after prior chemotherapy.<br/>• Leiomyosarcoma: Yondelis Injection is used for leiomyosarcoma, a cancer arising from smooth muscle tissues. It’s used in patients whose disease cannot be surgically removed and who have previously been treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Yondelis Injection contains Trabectedin, which belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-cancer' used to treat various types of cancers, including ovarian cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. It works by sticking to the DNA in cells and damaging it. This stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

FAQs

Yondelis Injection is used to treat Ovarian Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma (Liposarcoma).

Yondelis Injection contains Trabectedin, which works by sticking to the DNA in cells and damaging it. This stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

It is recommended not to be used in the population who are allergic to Trabectedin or any other ingredients in this medication, is a pregnant woman, has too low blood cell counts, or suffers from severe liver or hepatic impairment.

Yes, Yondelis Injection can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. Your doctor will monitor peripheral blood cell counts and adjust the dose as appropriate.

Yondelis Injection may cause permanent fertility problems in men if they take it. Please discuss this with their doctor before starting treatment.