Mitoxantrone Benefits & Uses

Mitoxantrone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mitoxantrone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mitoxantrone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mitoxantrone is used -

Severe

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Infection
Hair Loss
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Cough
Headache
पेट दर्द
Weight Loss
Back Pain
Chills

Mitoxantrone Related Warnings

Is the use of Mitoxantrone safe for pregnant women?

Mitoxantrone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mitoxantrone without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Mitoxantrone safe during breastfeeding?

Mitoxantrone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mitoxantrone on the Kidneys?

Mitoxantrone is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mitoxantrone on the Liver?

Mitoxantrone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mitoxantrone on the Heart?

Mitoxantrone may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Mitoxantrone with Other Drugs

Mitoxantrone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Ciprofloxacin

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Mitoxantrone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mitoxantrone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Neutropenia
Potassium Deficiency
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Mitoxantrone

Is this Mitoxantrone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mitoxantrone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mitoxantrone as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Mitoxantrone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Mitoxantrone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mitoxantrone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mitoxantrone

Taking Mitoxantrone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mitoxantrone

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mitoxantrone with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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