Oncomide 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers. It is also used to treat kidney disease known as nephrotic syndrome in children after other treatments have not worked. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Oncomide 500mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein by the healthcare professional, but better if injected at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

• Nausea
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Blood in urine
• Diarrhea
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

• Q. Q. Can Oncomide 500mg Injection cause infertility??
  Ans: Yes, Oncomide 500mg Injection can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Oncomide 500mg Injection.
• Q. Q. Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Oncomide 500mg Injection??
  Ans: No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Oncomide 500mg Injection. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Oncomide 500mg Injection.
• Q. Q. Can Oncomide 500mg Injection cause cancer??
  Ans: Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Oncomide 500mg Injection is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Oncomide 500mg Injection include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
• Q. Q. Is Oncomide 500mg Injection chemotherapy medicine??
  Ans: Yes, Oncomide 500mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
• Q. Q. Can Oncomide 500mg Injection be used for non-cancer condition??
  Ans: Yes, Oncomide 500mg Injection can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Oncomide 500mg Injection for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
• Q. Q. Can Oncomide 500mg Injection causes weight loss??
  Ans: Yes, Oncomide 500mg Injection may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.

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