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Glutathione Injection 1200mg (Glutathione Reduced)

Prescription medicationInjections근육 · 정맥
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›1200mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
건일제약(주)
Appearance
A colorless and transparent vial containing white porous solid injection.
Packaging
1,200mg/vial X 10
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201405431 · Notified 2014.11.21

Summary

Main use
Prevention of neurotoxicity induced by cisplatin.
Who receives it
Adults
Adult administration
In severe cases, administer 600–1200mg by intramuscular injection or intravenous drip per day. For treatment lasting several days or in mild cases, administer 300–600mg by intramuscular injection or intravenous drip per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
건일제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of neurotoxicity induced by cisplatin.

  • Neurotoxicity
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Used to prevent neurotoxicity that may occur due to cisplatin or similar chemotherapy.

How it is given

Adult administration

In severe cases, administer 600–1200mg by intramuscular injection or intravenous drip per day. For treatment lasting several days or in mild cases, administer 300–600mg by intramuscular injection or intravenous drip per day.

Precautions

This drug can rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. If symptoms such as facial pallor, drop in blood pressure, and irregular pulse occur during use, administration should be discontinued immediately. It is also important to stop using the medication if hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash appear. Rarely, gastrointestinal issues such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may occur, and if these symptoms arise, consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication is in a vial formulation and must be used immediately after dissolution. When administering intramuscular injections, care should be taken to avoid nerves and blood vessels. If repeated injections are necessary, care should be taken to alternate the injection sites to avoid repeated administration in the same area, especially for children or minors. The drug must be kept in a safe place out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container can lead to misuse or degradation of quality; therefore, it should be kept in the original container with the lid securely closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Anaphylactic symptoms.

Mild side effects

  • Loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • rash
  • facial pallor
  • low blood pressure
  • irregular pulse.

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

Storage

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the drug for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless and transparent vial containing white porous solid injection.

Package unit

1,200mg/vial X 10

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