It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Matulan before taking it.
What is Matulan
Treating stage III and IV Hodgkin disease along with other medicines. Matulan is an antineoplastic. It works by inhibiting protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which helps to stop the growth of cancer cells.
Important safety information:
Matulan may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Matulan. Using Matulan alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Matulan may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Matulan. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. Continue to follow all of these cautions for at least 4 weeks after taking the last dose.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Matulan.
Do not smoke while using Matulan. Smoking while using Matulan increases the risk of developing lung cancer.
Matulan may cause serious increases in blood pressure if certain foods are eaten. Avoid eating foods such as aged cheeses, sour cream, red wines, beer, bologna, pepperoni, salami, summer sausage, pickled herring, liver, meat prepared with tenderizers, canned figs, raisins, bananas, avocados, soy sauce, fava beans, or yeast extracts. Obtain a complete list of foods and beverages from your doctor or pharmacist.
Matulan may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
Matulan may reduce the number of clot-forming cells in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while you are taking Matulan.
If nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite occurs, ask your doctor or pharmacist for ways to lessen these effects.
LAB TESTS, including blood counts, liver function tests, and kidney function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Caution is advised when using Matulan in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially tremors, seizures, and coma.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Matulan may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while taking Matulan. If you think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Matulan during pregnancy. It is unknown if Matulan is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Matulan.
advertisement
Matulan side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine or vomit; breast enlargement or tenderness; confusion; cough; dark, tarry stools; dark urine; depression; diarrhea; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; hallucinations; hearing loss; mood, mental, or behavioral changes; muscle or bone pain; seizures; severe or persistent vomiting; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores on the mouth or lips; stomach pain; tingling or numbness of the fingers or toes; tremors; trouble swallowing; unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes or sensitivity to light; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Matulan medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
50 mg
100
$71.58
Canada, UK
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
"35s93y190k: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Matulan - Frequently asked Questions
Can Matulan be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Matulan?
Use Matulan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Matulan may be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Matulan and you remember it within a few hours, take the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Matulan.
Who should not take Matulan?
Some medical conditions may interact with Matulan. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you smoke, or you have congestive heart failure, adrenal gland tumors (eg, pheochromocytoma), bone marrow depression, heart disease, frequent or severe headaches, mood or mental problems, kidney problems, or liver problems
if you have a history of blood problems including low white cell counts, low platelets, or anemia
if you have an infection, or you are undergoing other chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Matulan. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), medicines for high blood pressure, narcotic pain medicines (eg, codeine), or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine) because the side effects of Matulan may be increased
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
Sympathomimetics (eg, ephedrine) or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of severe high blood pressure may be increased
Digoxin because effectiveness may be decreased by Matulan
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Matulan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Matulan be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Matulan be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
advertisement
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Matulan, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Matulan. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported doses
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported age
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reviews
There are no reviews yet. Be the first to write one!