Ellence is a drug that is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes Ellence in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers general warnings and precautions for the drug.
Some of the most commonly reported Ellence side effects include anemia, mouth sores, and hair loss. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential side effects of Ellence, including serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor right away.
Ellence is a medication that is used for the treatment of breast cancer. As this part of the eMedTV library explains, however, "off-label" Ellence uses may also include the treatment of other types of cancer, such as liver, lung, or stomach cancer.
Ellence dosage recommendations will be made based on your height and weight and other drugs you're taking. This eMedTV resource provides other Ellence dosing information, including a list of other factors that will help determine your dosage.
Certain drugs can cause Ellence interactions, including cimetidine, "live" vaccinations, and trastuzumab. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may cause Ellence drug interactions and explains what may happen when these drugs are combined.
You should not take Ellence if you have severe liver disease, heart failure, or arrhythmia. This eMedTV page explains who else should avoid the medication and lists other Ellence warnings and precautions, including possible side effects of the drug.
Ellence is currently available in both brand-name and generic forms. As this eMedTV article explains, although generic Ellence has been given an "AP" rating and is equivalent to the brand-name version, it may contain different inactive ingredients.
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