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What is Katrex
Katrex is a cancer medication. Katrex interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Katrex is used in the treatment of colon cancer.
Katrex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in Katrex guide.
Katrex side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects from Katrex, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:- an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- decreased bone marrow function or blood problems (extreme fatigue; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); or
- nervous system problems (confusion or loss of consciousness, extreme fatigue, memory loss, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling; seizure, speech disturbances).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking Katrex and talk to your doctor if you experience:
- nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite;
- diarrhea;
- sores in the mouth or on the lips; or
- rash and itching.
Other side effects have also been reported. Discuss with your doctor any side effect that occurs during treatment with Katrex.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Katrex dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Malignant Disease:
50 mg orally every 8 hours for 3 days. May be given as maintenance therapy for 3 days at 2 week intervals for 1 year.Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
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| Agra-Col | |||
| Amos Leva Korrel | |||
| Anthelminticide | |||
| Biaminthic | |||
| Carisnil | |||
| 150 mg | 10 Tablet | $1.33 | |
| Carisnil 150 mg Tablet | $0.13 | ||
| Chanaverm | |||
| Chemisole 20% | |||
| Chronomintic retard | |||
| Codiverm | |||
| Combo | |||
| 0 .5/2.5/2.5202.5mg/ml | 1 solution | $37.98 | Canada, UK |
| Concurat L 10% | |||
| Decaris | |||
| Decaris 150mg - 1 Tablets | $10.40 | ||
| Decaris 50mg - 2 Tablets | $10.40 | ||
| Decaris 50 mg x 250's | $2911.00 | ||
| Decas | |||
| Dewormis (150 mg) | |||
| 150 mg | 1 Tablet | $0.07 | |
| 50 mg | 1 Tablet | $0.04 | |
| 50 mg x 1's | $0.04 | ||
| DEWORMIS tab 50 mg x 1's | $0.04 | GSK | |
| Dewormis 50 mg Tablet | $0.04 | ||
| Dewormis 50mg TAB / 1 | $0.04 | ||
| 150 mg x 1's | $0.07 | ||
| Dewormis 150mg TAB / 1 | $0.07 | ||
| DEWORMIS tab 150 mg x 1's | $0.07 | GSK | |
| Dewormis 150 mg Tablet | $0.07 | ||
| ELD -150 | |||
| 150 mg | 30 Tablet | $2.41 | |
| Elmifarma | |||
| Ivecide | |||
| Ketmax | |||
| L-Ripercol | |||
| Leris | |||
| 150 mg | 2 Tablet | $0.14 | |
| Leva Oraal | |||
| Levacol | |||
| Levamax | |||
| Levamintic | |||
| Levamisol | |||
| Levamisole | |||
| 50 mg | 1 Tablet | $0.05 | |
| Levamisole hcl powder | $7.50 | ||
| Levamisole 30% Chemifarma | |||
| Levamisole Allfarm | |||
| Levamisole CCD | |||
| Levamisole Gold | |||
| Levamisole Hydrochloride 80% Kela | |||
| Levamisole Hydrochloride Chanelle | |||
| Levamisole Intervet | |||
| Levamisole Kela | |||
| Levamisole Phosphate Agri | |||
| Levamisole Sterop | |||
| Levapharm | |||
| Levazol | |||
| Levazole (150 mg) | |||
| 150 mg | 2 Tablet | $0.36 | |
| Levicare | |||
| Levomol (150 mg) | |||
| 150 mg | 1 Tablet | $0.22 | |
| 50 mg | 1 Tablet | $0.11 | |
| 150 mg x 1's | $0.22 | ||
| LEVOMOL tab 150 mg x 1's | $0.22 | Cipla | |
| Levomol 150mg TAB / 1 | $0.22 | ||
| 50 mg x 1's | $0.11 | ||
| Levomol 50mg TAB / 1 | $0.11 | ||
| LEVOMOL tab 50 mg x 1's | $0.11 | Cipla | |
| Meglum | |||
| Nilverm nova | |||
| Polystrongle | |||
| Ripercol | |||
| Thelmizole 20% | |||
| Unipor | |||
| Vam | |||
| 50 mg | 10 Tablet | $1.19 | |
| Vam 50 mg Tablet | $0.12 | ||
| Vermisol (10 ml) | |||
| VERMISOL syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 10ml | $0.20 | Khandelwal (Xenon) | |
| VERMISOL 50 MG SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (10 ML syrup each) | $0.21 | Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd | |
| Vermisol 10 ml Syrup | $0.10 | ||
| Vermisole | |||
| Wormbolus Levamisol | |||
| Wormine | |||
References
- "Levamisole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Levamisole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0084... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "2880d3468g: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Katrex - Frequently asked Questions
Can Katrex be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Katrex?
Take Katrex exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose by mouth with a full glass of water.
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with Katrex depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Your doctor may want you to have blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with Katrex to monitor progress and side effects.
Your healthcare provider will store Katrex as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing Katrex at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.
Who should not take Katrex?
Do not use Katrex without first talking to your doctor if you have
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liver disease;
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a seizure disorder;
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a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
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poor bone marrow function.
The use of Katrex may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Katrex is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is unknown whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use Katrex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatment with Katrex if necessary.
It is not known whether Katrex passes into breast milk. Do not take Katrex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
What other drugs will affect Katrex?
Before using Katrex, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
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phenytoin (Dilantin, others); or
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warfarin (Coumadin).
You may not be able to take Katrex, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medications listed above.
Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with Katrex. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with Katrex.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Katrex. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatment with Katrex.
Can Katrex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Katrex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Katrex, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Katrex. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Two patients reported useful
How active was the Katrex in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms?Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Not useful percentage of users claimed the Katrex were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Katrex?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Katrex should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 2 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Katrex May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
Three patients reported time for results
How long will I use Katrex before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Katrex. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Katrex kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 2 | 66.7% | |
| > 3 month | 1 | 33.3% | |
Three patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Katrex: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Katrex is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 3 | 100.0% | |
Six patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-15 | 4 | 66.7% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 16.7% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology