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KCHON Injection 600 mg (Reduced Glutathione)

Prescription medicationInjections근육 · 정맥
Ingredient · strength
Glutathione (Reduced)›600mg / 1 vial
Manufacturer / importer
(주)옵투스제약
Appearance
An injection containing a white porous solid in a colorless, transparent vial
Packaging
10 vials/box
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202104792 · Notified 2021.06.22

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)옵투스제약

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of cisplatin-induced neuropathy

  • Neurological diseases
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Used to prevent neurological diseases that may occur during treatment with cisplatin or similar chemotherapy.

How it is given

Adult administration

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

Precautions

This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. If symptoms like facial paleness, low blood pressure, or abnormal pulse occur during use, administration should be stopped immediately and healthcare personnel should be notified. Additionally, hypersensitivity symptoms such as rashes may appear while using this drug; if such symptoms develop, the drug should be discontinued. It can affect the gastrointestinal tract, leading to decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, so one should be closely aware of their physical condition. As this drug is in vial form, it should be used immediately after dissolution, and when administering an intramuscular injection, care should be taken to avoid nerves and blood vessels. If it is necessary to administer injections repeatedly, it is advisable to alternate sides to avoid injecting into the same area. Special caution is needed especially for children and young patients. When storing, keep it in a safe place out of the reach of children, and do not transfer to another container, as this can lead to misuse or quality degradation; it must be stored in its original container with the cap tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

An injection containing a white porous solid in a colorless, transparent vial

Package unit

10 vials/box

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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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