Ellence

Alternate Name: Ellence

Description: Ellence is an anthracycline medication that is prescribed to patients to treat breast cancer. Epirubicin is the generic version of Ellence. The average Ellence price is about $56 for a supply of 25 milliliters of 2 mg/mL intravenous solution. An easy way to save on the prescription cost of Ellence is to use LowerMyRx’s free coupon at any of our U.S participating pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 50 MG/25ML

Warnings: Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before starting this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. You should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. Male patients with pregnant partners should use condoms during treatment and for at least 7 days after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 7 days after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, heart failure, a recent heart attack, gout, or any type of infection. This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart problemsIncreased risk of leukemiaTumor lysis syndromeBlood clots Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. This medicine may turn your urine red for 1 or 2 days after your treatment. This is normal and nothing to worry about, but can stain your clothing. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how epirubicin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: AnthracyclinesCimetidineDocetaxelPaclitaxelTrastuzumab, Tell your doctor if you are also receiving radiation treatments., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. Do not have any live vaccines (immunizations) while you are being treated with this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart problemsIncreased risk of leukemiaTumor lysis syndrome, This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., This medicine may turn your urine red for 1 or 2 days after your treatment. This is normal and nothing to worry about, but can stain your clothing., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.