Hodpro 50mg Capsule (Procarbazine)

Hodpro 50mg capsule contains the active ingredient Procarbazine. It belongs to the category of medicines known as alkylating agents. This medication is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and brain tumours. Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s disease refers to the type of blood cancers

The common side effects that are likely to occur with this medicine are nausea, vomiting, skin rash, slurred speech, loss of appetite, edema, and headache. Inform your healthcare provider if these side effects concern you or persist for longer than usual. Inform your doctor if you have a gluten allergy before initiating treatment. This medicine can cause fertility issues, inform your doctor about any fertility concerns you may have before starting treatment with this medicine.

• Brain tumour
• Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Hodpro 50mg capsule works by damaging the DNA and RNA of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication and thus results in cell toxicity and the death of cancer cells

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Hodpro 50mg capsule and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects

• Store Hodpro 50mg capsule in the original package at room temperature (25°C).
• Keep it out of reach from children and pets.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the Hodpro 50mg capsule based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the capsule with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the capsule. Swallow the whole capsule with water