Adriamycin 10mg RDU injection 1's

Cancer/Oncology Prescription (Rx) Required

DOXORUBICIN 10MG

NPR 279.80

Mfr: Pfizer Limited

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What is ADRIAMYCIN 10mg RDU?

ADRIANYCIN 10mg RDU contains doxorubicin which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-cancer. They helps to treat various types of cancers.

What ADRIAMYCIN 10mg RDU is used for?

It is used for the treatment of:

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML)
Bone sarcoma
Breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Gastric cancer
Head and neck cancer
Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Liver cancer
Kidney cancer
Multiple myeloma
Neuroblastoma
Ovarian cancer
Small Cell Lung cancer
Soft tissue sarcoma
Thyomas
Thyroid cancer
Transitional cell bladder cancer
Uterine sarcoma
Wilms’ tumor
Waldenström macroglobulinemia

Before starting Doxorubicin treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal remedies). Do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin unless your doctor permits this.
Do not receive any kind of vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Doxorubicin
People with congestive heart failure, those who have already had high doses of Doxorubicin or a similar drug, and those with permanent problems with blood counts (bone marrow suppression) cannot receive Doxorubicin.

Not recommended for women who are pregnant or wants to become pregnant.
Do not breast feed while taking Doxorubicin.

Consult your doctor for information.

Adriamycin 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As there is a frequent occurrence of nausea and vomiting with Adriamycin 10mg Injection so driving should be discouraged.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: digoxin, progesterone, streptozocin, stavudine, trastuzumab, zidovudine.
Azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole)
Calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, nifedipine)
Rifamycins (such as rifabutin)
St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone)

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain)
redness/flushing of face
eye redness/itching
cough/hoarseness
persistent diarrhea
joint pain
pain in the lower back/side/stomach/abdomen
painful/difficult urination
stopped/missed menstrual periods
black/tarry stools
bloody mucus or discharge in stools
fast/irregular heartbeat
dizziness
decreased urination.

Pain along the site where the medication was given
Nausea or vomiting
Low blood counts

Cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills
darkening or redness of the skin (if you recently had radiation treatment)
fast or irregular heartbeat
fever or chills
joint pain
lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills
painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills
red streaks along the injected vein
shortness of breath
stomach pain
swelling of the feet and lower legs

Black, tarry stools
blood in the urine
pinpoint red spots on the skin
unusual bleeding or bruising

Additional Information
Storage

keep the medicine out of reach of children
Protect from light
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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