DAUNORUBICIN

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cerubidine
GENERIC NAME(S): DAUNORUBICIN HCL

Description: Daunorubicin interferes with the nucleic acid synthesis. It also has immunosuppressant and antibacterial effects.

Daunorubicin is an anthracyclines used to treat leukemia and other cancers.

How to use daunorubicin intravenous
This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional.

Daunorubicin must be given only by injection intravenously.

This may cause severe damage to the surrounding tissue of the injection site. This medication may also infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) heart problems (including heart failure), severe blood and bone marrow disorders (low red blood cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can affect your body’s ability to stop bleeding or fight infection. Consult your doctor immediateely if you experience symptoms of infection.

Before starting treatment with this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Your dose may need to be adjusted.

Side effects may range from mild to serious complications.  Consult your doctor immediately when you feel the following symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and loss of appetite may occur, unusual bleeding/bruising (e.g., small red spots on the skin, black/bloody stools, bloody urine, vomit that looks like coffee grounds).  Pain or sores in the mouth and throat

This medication may cause your urine to turn a reddish color. This is a normal, harmless effect of the drug and should not be mistaken for blood in your urine.

Temporary hair loss is a common side effect. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.

Seek emergency medical help if you expereince allergies (rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing) or the symptoms mentioned above while taking this drug.

Inform your doctor of your allergies (food or drugs), medical conditions and  medical history before taking this drug, especially of:  blood/bleeding disorders (e.g., anemia, low blood cell counts), gout, heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeat), kidney disease, liver disease, radiation treatment (especially to chest area).

Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine or flu vaccine inhaled through the nose.

Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug especially on the heart.

For pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women, consult your doctor before using this medication.

Before using this drug, tell your doctor of the current medications, products (herbal/nonprescription) that you are taking especially of: other anti-cancer drugs (especially anthracyclines such as doxorubicin), cyclophosphamide.

Overdose
Get medical emergency help immediately when you experience symptoms of overdose.

Missed Dose
It is important to receive each scheduled dose for the best treatment outcome.

Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Discard the drug properly- do not throw in toilet or sink.

Brands
There are no brands containing this molecule.

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