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Aiprogen Glutathione Injection 1200mg (Glutathione (Reduced Form))

Prescription medicationInjections
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›1200mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
(주)에이프로젠바이오로직스
Appearance
For domestic use: A colorless and transparent vial containing a white porous solid injectable solution For export: A colorless and transparent vial filled with a white to milky porous freeze-dried content
Packaging
For domestic use: 1 vial x 10 For export: 10 vials, 20 vials
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201804609 · Notified 2018.11.20

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)에이프로젠바이오로직스

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of neuropathy induced by cisplatin

  • Neuropathic disorders
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Used to prevent neuropathic disorders that may occur due to cisplatin or similar class chemotherapy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, so the patient's condition should be carefully monitored during administration. If facial pallor, blood pressure drop, or abnormal pulse occurs, administration should be stopped immediately. Additionally, hypersensitivity symptoms such as skin rash can occur rarely, so if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, so report any such symptoms. This medication should be used immediately after dissolution and must be stored in its original container, tightly closed. When administering an intramuscular injection, care should be taken to avoid nerves or blood vessels, and the injection site should be changed for repeated administration. Particular caution is needed when administering to children or infants. Finally, keep this medication in a safe place out of reach of children to prevent accidents.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Facial pallor
  • blood pressure drop
  • abnormal pulse (anaphylactic symptoms)

Mild side effects

  • Anorexia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • rash

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a sealed container to prevent air contact, with a storage temperature maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, which is important for maintaining the medication's efficacy and preventing degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

For domestic use: A colorless and transparent vial containing a white porous solid injectable solution For export: A colorless and transparent vial filled with a white to milky porous freeze-dried content

Package unit

For domestic use: 1 vial x 10 For export: 10 vials, 20 vials

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