Eldisine TM
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Active ingredients: vindesine
Pack: Eldisine 5 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELDISINE vindesine sulfate 5mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELDISINE is indicated in the palliative treatment of the following: Acute lymphocytic leukaemia of childhood resistant to other agents. Blastic crises of chronic myeloid leukaemia in adults. Non-small cell lung cancer. It should be noted that ELDISINE is usually given in combination with other oncolytic agents.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white to off-white lyophilised plug
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial of powder 5mg pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient vindesine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
