6 TG 40 mg Tablet | 10 Tablets in 1 Strip

Introduction of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

6 TG 40 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It is used to treat several types of blood cancer, including acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 6 TG 40 mg works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells and their ability to multiply.

Common side effects of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet include a weakened immune system (infections, bleeding, bruising), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or blisters or ulcers in the mouth. Most of these side effects of 6 TG 40 mg do not require medical attention. They will disappear with time. However, if the side effects persist or get worse, you should tell your doctor or health care professional.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to 6 TG 40 Tablet or any other medicines. Avoid taking 6 TG 40 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, it may harm an unborn baby. Use effective contraception while taking 6 TG Tablet to prevent pregnancy. It is recommended that you avoid alcohol while taking 6 TG 40 mg as it may increase the risk of liver damage. 6 TG 40 mg Tablet may cause sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid excessive exposure to the sun. It is recommended that you wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.

Take 6 TG 40 mg Tablet on an empty stomach. You should try to take it at the same time of the day to get the most benefit from it. The dose you need and how often you take it will be decided by your doctor or health care professional. This depends on what you are being treated for and may need to be changed from time to time. You should take this medicine exactly as your doctor or health care professional tells you. If you take it in the wrong way, or if you take too much of it, you may get very serious side effects from this medicine. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor or health care professional tells you to. It may take several weeks or months before you start to see or feel the full benefits of this medicine.

Uses of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Benefits of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

Acute myeloid leukaemia: Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and the blood. In AML, the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells, produces abnormal and immature cells (blasts) instead of healthy white and red blood cells and platelets. 6 TG 40 mg Tablet interferes with the process of DNA synthesis and repair in cancer cells, resulting in the suppression of their growth. This may help to control and reduce the number of leukaemia cells in the body. It is recommended that you are closely monitored by your healthcare professional. You will have regular blood tests and other tests to monitor your response to treatment and to manage any side effects.

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a cancer that starts in the bone marrow and affects the blood and lymph. 6 TG 40 mg works by interfering with the synthesis of DNA and RNA in cancer cells, which leads to the inhibition of the growth and division of these cells. It is recommended that you are closely monitored by your healthcare professional. To monitor your response to treatment and manage any side effects, you will have regular blood tests and other assessments.

Side Effects of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

​​​​​​As with all medicines, 6 TG 40 mg Tablet may cause side effects which do not require medical attention and which will disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they persist or you're concerned about them, tell your doctor.​

Most Common Side Effects of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Rashes
• Dark urine
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Mouth Ulcers
• Disruption in Kidney Function
• Dark Colour of Urine
• Diarrhoea

Common Side Effects of 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Yellow eyes and Skin
• Infections

How to Use 6 TG 40 mg Tablet?

​6 TG 40 mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.​

How 6 TG 40 mg Tablet Works?

6 TG 40 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of genetic material (DNA and RNA) in cancer cells that is essential for cell growth, repair and reproduction. In this way, 6 TG 40 mg stops the multiplication of abnormal cells and leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of the cells.

Safety Advices 6 TG 40 mg Tablet

Kidney

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Driving

Safe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

References

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