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Guchion Injection 600 mg (Glutathione (Reduced))

Prescription medicationInjections
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›600mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
(주)비씨월드제약
Appearance
[For domestic use] A colorless and transparent vial injection filled with white to off-white porous freeze-dried content. [For export] An injection contained in a colorless and transparent vial with a white porous solid.
Packaging
10 vials
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201400511 · Notified 2014.02.05

Summary

Main use
Prevention of neuropathic disorders induced by cisplatin
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
In severe cases, 600-1200 mg is administered by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion daily. In cases of treatment over several days or in mild cases, 300-600 mg is administered by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)비씨월드제약

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of neuropathic disorders induced by cisplatin

  • Neuropathic disorders
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Used to prevent neuropathic disorders that may occur when receiving cisplatin or similar chemotherapy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

In severe cases, 600-1200 mg is administered by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion daily. In cases of treatment over several days or in mild cases, 300-600 mg is administered by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion daily.

Precautions

This medication may rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, so it should be closely monitored. If symptoms such as facial pallor, low blood pressure, or irregular pulse occur, administration should be discontinued immediately. In addition, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes may occur, and if these symptoms develop, the medication should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, may occur rarely. When preparing the medication, it should be used immediately after dissolving the vial formulation, and it is safer not to use it after some time has passed. When administering an intramuscular injection, it should be injected carefully to avoid nerves or blood vessels, and if repeated injections are needed, it is advisable to alternate the injection sites. Particularly, caution is required when administering to children or adolescents. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it from the original container to another may reduce the quality or risk misuse, so it must be kept in the original container and securely closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Facial pallor
  • low blood pressure
  • pulse irregularities
  • symptoms of anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

  • Loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • rash

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

The medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent contact with air and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

[For domestic use] A colorless and transparent vial injection filled with white to off-white porous freeze-dried content. [For export] An injection contained in a colorless and transparent vial with a white porous solid.

Package unit

10 vials

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