Warning: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using this pill.

Doxorubicin - injection

(dox-oh-rew-beh-sin)

common brand names: Adriamycin, Rubex

Warning: this med must be given slowly and directly into a vein (IV) through other intravenous (IV) fluids. do not inject it tablet into muscle (IM) or just beneath skin (subcutaneously). If this medication accidentally leaks into surrounding tissue, skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged. Notify physician immediately if redness, pain, or swelling occur in (or around) injection site. Doxorubicin may cause heart problems (including heart failure) or bone marrow suppression. Notify you're doctor immediately if you develop an irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of hands or feet, simple bruising or bleeding, dry cough, or signs of infection such as fever, unusual fatigue, or persistent sore throat. Heart problems may occur during therapy or sometimes, months to years after receiving this drug. the risk of developing heart problems varies depending on your dose & condition. Tell your healthcare professional if you have liver problems since dose must be decreased in this situation. youre healthcare professional will closely monitor you while you using it drug.

Simular Drugs : Adriamycin, Adriamycin Pfs, Adriamycin Rdf

Adriamycin Pfs Usage: Doxorubicin is one of large group of tablets known as 'antineoplastics'; these medications also known as cancer medications, chemotherapy, or 'chemo'. They used at the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop growth of cancer cells. combination of different types about cancer tablets will often be used to achieve better results & minimize side effects.

How to use Adriamycin Pfs: it is a potent medication. Use this exactly as prescribed. Tell your healthcare professional or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at place where injected. Unless your physician instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. this helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid few about side effects. do not stop taking it medication, even if you feel nauseated or experience vomiting.

Adriamycin Pfs side effects: Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common side effects. Taking tablet on an empty stomach may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. in some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. this tablet may turn your urine reddish color. this is normal effect of the drug as it leaves you're body & is not blood in urine. the effect should clear up within 2 days after each dose is given. Temporary hair loss is another common side effect; normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Contact your pharmacist immediately if you experience any of next symptoms: sores in mouth or on lips, fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, fast or irregular heartbeat, shortness about breath, wheezing, swelling about feet or lower legs, stomach pain, joint pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, black or tarry stools, blood in urine or stools, small red spots on the skin, skin rash, itchy skin. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're physician or pharmacist.

Adriamycin Pfs Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional if you have: blood disorders, heart disease, liver disease. this medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your physician before using it med. It's not known if this tablet is excreted into breast milk. Consult your physician before breast-feeding. Because it med can affect production of sperm in men, reliable form of birth control is recommended while using it drug.

Adriamycin Pfs drug interactions: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription med you may use, especially of: digoxin, other anti-cancer drugs, progesterones, verapamil, cyclosporine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, streptozocin, live virus vaccines. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Adriamycin Pfs Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Adriamycin Pfs special notes: this medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection. Notify you're doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose with-out first washing you're hands. Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters & avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured. do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of you're healthcare professional, & avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine. Regular doctor visits important. Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

If you missed Adriamycin Pfs dose: for optimal benefits, It's important to receive each scheduled dose of it drug as directed. If you miss a dose, inform your physician.

Adriamycin Pfs Storage: Store powder at room temperature.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Doxorubicin