DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN)

Overview

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) is a Schedule G drug.
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Usage

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) is generally used to treat: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Lung Cancer, Bone Cancer, Nerve Cancer, Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart or blood vessel disease or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • It may reduce platelet counts which leads to severe bleeding; avoid bruising and bleeding.
  • Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.
  • Avoid contact with persons with known infections.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs containing aspirin because these can cause gastric bleeding. 

Common Side-Effects

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) : Cough, Fever, Chills, Joint Pain, Lower Back Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) : Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Irregular Heartbeat, Shortness Of Breath, Blood Or Red Colored Urine

Rare Side-Effects

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) : Black (tar) Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection

Technical Classification

DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) is categorized as: ANTIBIOTICS/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) as Ingredient

ADRIAMYCIN 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ADRIBLASTINA INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN)
ADRIM 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ADRONEX RD 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ADRONEX RD 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
ADROSAL 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ADROSAL 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
CADRIA 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
CADRIA 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
CARDIARONE 100MG TABDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 100.0 MG
DOXIGLAN 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXILYD 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXILYD 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXOHOPE 20MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 20.0 MG
DOXOREX 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXOREX 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXORUBICIN INJ 10MGDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10 MG
DOXORUBICIN INJ 50MGDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50 MG
DOXORUBIN 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXORUBIN 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXOTAR 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXOTAR 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXOTERO 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXOTERO 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DOXULIP 20MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 20.0 MG
DOXUTEC 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DOXUTEC 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
DUXOCIN 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
DUXOCIN 50MG INFUSIONDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
LYPHIDOX 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
LYPHIDOX 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
METODOX 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
METODOX 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
ONCODRIA 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ONCODRIA 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
PIGLIT 2MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 2.0 MG
ZODOX 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ZODOX 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG
ZUBIDOX 10MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 10.0 MG
ZUBIDOX 50MG INJDOXORUBICIN (PLAIN) 50.0 MG