Hodpro 50mg Capsule

Hodpro 50mg Capsule contains Procarbazine, an alkylating medication used in the therapy of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and certain brain tumors. For maximum efficacy, this medication is typically administered in conjunction with other chemotherapy medications.

Brand Name: Hodpro

Composition: Procarbazine

Mechanism of Action:

Procarbazine inhibits the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins in cancer cells by forming free radicals and alkylating them. By doing this, cancer cells are stopped from proliferating.

Uses:

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Dosage and Administration:

Hodpro 50mg Capsule is used orally in divided dosages of 2-4 mg/kg each day, with dosage modifications made in accordance with blood counts and response.

Side Effects:

·       Nausea

·       Vomiting

·       Loss of appetite

·       Mouth sores

·       Diarrhea

·       Constipation

·       Tiredness

·       Dizziness

Safety Advise:

Lungs  

The safety of Hodpro Capsule for individuals with lung issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

The safety of Hodpro Capsule for individuals with liver issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Kidney  

The safety of Hodpro Capsule for individuals with Kidney issues is uncertain. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Hodpro Capsule should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using Hodpro Capsule while nursing is most likely dangerous. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Storage:

Keep out of the light and moisture and store at room temperature.

How to use this Medication?

Drink a glass of water along with this prescription. Take it daily at the same time as specified on the prescription label. Avoid taking it more frequently than prescribed. Until your care team instructs you to stop, continue taking it.

Discuss the usage of this drug in children with your care team. Precautions are necessary even if it may be prescribed for some conditions in youngsters.

Reference:

1.     https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20612-procarbazine-capsules

2.     Hassib ST. Spectrophotometric method for the determination of procarbazine hydrochloride in capsules. Analyst. 1980;105(1252):669-73.

3.     Roche Laboratories. Procarbazine hydrochloride capsules (Matulane). Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 1970 Jul;11(4):617-20.

4.     https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01168

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Marketer details:

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd

Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Country of origin: India