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Highchion Injection (Glutathione (Reduced Form))

Prescription medicationInjections
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›600mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
(주)유영제약
Appearance
A white to milky white porous freeze-dried powder filled in vials for injection.
Packaging
10 vials
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201703909 · Notified 2017.06.14

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)유영제약

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity

  • Neurological disorders
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Patients receiving cisplatin or similar chemotherapeutic agents may develop neurological disorders during treatment. This medication helps to prevent such neurological disorders. In other words, it is used to reduce nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, alleviating discomfort during treatment and improving quality of life.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This drug may rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, so the patient's condition should be carefully monitored during administration. If the patient's face becomes pale, blood pressure drops, or there are unusual changes in pulse, administration should be stopped immediately. Additionally, rarely, there may be hypersensitivity symptoms such as skin rashes, and administration should cease if such symptoms occur. Gastrointestinal issues such as decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may rarely occur. This medication should be used immediately after preparation, and it is advisable not to use it after a prolonged period following dissolution. When administering an intramuscular injection, care should be taken to avoid nerves and blood vessels, and if repeated injections are necessary, it is safer to alternate injection sites. Extra caution is especially required when administering to children or minors. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Furthermore, if the medication is transferred from its original container to another one, there is a risk of misuse or deterioration of the drug's quality, so it must be kept in its original container with the lid tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Facial pallor
  • low blood pressure
  • abnormal pulse (anaphylaxis symptoms)

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • decreased appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a sealed container, protected from air and moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A white to milky white porous freeze-dried powder filled in vials for injection.

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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