Medication info

Detoxion Injection 1200mg (Glutathione (Reduced Form))

Prescription medicationInjections
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›1200mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
동광제약(주)
Appearance
A colorless, transparent vial containing a white to milky porous freeze-dried substance.
Packaging
10 vials
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201507889 · Notified 2015.11.25

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동광제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity

  • Neuropathy
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This medication is used to prevent neurotoxicity that may occur due to cisplatin or similar chemotherapy agents.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

In severe cases, administer 600-1200mg by intramuscular injection or slow intravenous infusion daily. For treatment over several days or in mild cases, administer 300-600mg by intramuscular injection or slow intravenous infusion daily.

Precautions

This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis; therefore, the patient's condition should be monitored closely during administration. If symptoms such as facial pallor, hypotension, or irregular pulse occur, administration should be stopped immediately. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes can occur, and if these symptoms arise, the drug should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal side effects such as decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may rarely occur, warranting caution. This drug is in vial form, and after dissolving, it should be used immediately and should not be transferred to other containers during storage. When administered by intramuscular injection, it should be injected carefully to avoid nerves or blood vessels, and it is advisable to rotate injection sites for repeated doses. Extra caution should be taken when administering to children or adolescents. Finally, this medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and kept tightly closed in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Symptoms of anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

  • Anorexia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • rash
  • facial pallor
  • hypotension
  • irregular pulse

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless, transparent vial containing a white to milky porous freeze-dried substance.

Package unit

10 vials

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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