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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Ethyol 500mg Injection is utilized to prevent mouth dryness following head and neck cancer radiotherapy and to mitigate the detrimental effects of chemotherapy on the kidneys during cisplatin treatment (a medication for cancer).
Administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion under the supervision of a doctor, the dosage and frequency will be determined by your doctor based on your specific treatment requirements. Adherence to your doctor’s instructions is crucial. Taking the medication incorrectly or in excessive amounts can result in severe side effects. While it may take several weeks or months to perceive the benefits, refrain from discontinuing the medication unless instructed by your doctor.
Common side effects of this medication include nausea, vomiting, reduced blood pressure, sleepiness, dizziness, and flushing. If these effects persist or cause discomfort, it is recommended to consult with your doctor. Adequate hydration before taking this medication is advised. Blood pressure will be monitored before and every 5 minutes during the infusion.
Inform your doctor about any pre-existing heart conditions such as irregular heartbeat or heart failure, as well as any medications you are taking to treat infections before using this medication. Given that many other drugs can interact with or be influenced by this medication, it is essential to communicate all medications in use to your healthcare team.
USES OF ETHYOL INJECTION
Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
BENEFITS OF ETHYOL INJECTION
For Treating Dryness in the Mouth after Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy:
Ethyol 500mg Injection is employed to alleviate dryness in the mouth resulting from radiation therapy post-surgery for head and neck cancer. It serves as a safeguard for the kidneys against the adverse effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin when administered to patients undergoing ovarian cancer treatment. This injection is administered by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ETHYOL INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ethyol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased blood pressure
- Hiccup
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Chills
HOW TO USE ETHYOL INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
SAFETY ADVICE
Pregnancy
Ethyol 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Ethyol 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Ethyol 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ethyol 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Ethyol 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
FAQs
Q. Is Ethyol 500mg Injection FDA approved?
Yes, it is FDA an approved drug
Q. What is Ethyol 500mg Injection used for?
Ethyol 500mg Injection is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Q. How does Ethyol 500mg Injection work?
It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol’ that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Ethyol 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phosphorylated aminosulfhydryl compound
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Cytoprotective agents- Kidney & Salivary gland
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