Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
pfizer
Pack of
1 injection
Salt Composition
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
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Overview
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection is used to treat different types of cancer (ovarian cancer, AIDs related to Kaposi’s sarcoma, and multiple myeloma). This medication belongs to the group of antineoplastics (cancer-fighting medications) known as anthracyclines. Doxorubicin medicine works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Indication
Ovarian Cancer
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Description
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection is an antineoplastic in the anthracycline class. Doxorubicin forms complexes with DNA by intercalation between base pairs, and it inhibits topoisomerase II activity by stabilizing the DNA-topoisomerase II complex, preventing the relegation portion of the ligation-relegation reaction that topoisomerase II catalyzes.
Side Effects
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection may cause some major and minor side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with the doctor before starting the treatment and consult your doctor immediately in case of emergency cases.
Severe headache
Rash
Sore throat
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting
Pain at the injection site
Dizziness
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Cough
Loss of appetite
Constipation
Blisters
How To Use
Take this injection as prescribed by your doctor. The injection is given as an infusion into your vein by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer.
Consult your doctor immediately in case of an overdose.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease prior taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
It is advisable not to miss a dose. If you miss an appointment for a scheduled dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
Quick Tips
FAQs
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 200mg Injection is an anti-cancer drug that belongs to a class of medications like anthracyclines. This medication works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Doxorubicin works by blocking the effect of an enzyme called topoisomerase II that helps cancer cells divide and grow.
Some common side effects are severe headache, nausea, sore throat, vomiting, dehydration, anxiety, chest pain, rash, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, etc.
Avoid contact with people who have infections and follow your doctor’s instructions about any restriction.
It is given as an infusion into the vein. Do not self administer this medicine.
