Caelyx
What it is used for
INDICATIONS: For the treatment of: (1) Advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in women who have failed a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. (2) AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) in patients with low CD4 counts (<200 lymphocytescubic mm) and extensive mucocutaneous or visceral disease. as first-line systemic chemotherapy, second line chemotherapy in aids-ks patients with disease that has progressed with, intolerant to, prior combination comprising at least two of the following agents: a vinca alkaloid, bleomycin doxorubicin (or other anthracycline). indications 29 february 2008: caelyx, monotherapy, is indicated for treatment metastatic breast cancer. CAELYX is also indicated for the treatment of: Advanced epithelial ovarian cancer in women who have failed a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in patients with low CD4 counts (<200 lymphocytesmm3) and extensive mucocutaneous or visceral disease. caelyx may be used as first-line systemic chemotherapy, second line chemotherapy in aids-ks patients with disease that has progressed with, intolerant to, prior combination comprising at least two of the following agents: a vinca alkaloid, bleomycin doxorubicin (or other anthracycline). is also indicated, bortezomib, for treatment progressive multiple myeloma in patients who have received at least one prior therapy and who have already undergone or who are unsuitable for bone marrow transplant.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Red translucent suspension
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient doxorubicin hydrochloride (as pegylated liposomal)
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.
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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
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
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
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 20 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient doxorubicin hydrochloride (as pegylated liposomal)
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.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Visual appearance
Red translucent suspension
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2020. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.