Adriamycin 10mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Adriamycin 10mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Adriamycin 10mg Injection 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: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily 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: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adriamycin 10mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adriamycin 10mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Infection
Decreased appetite
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Rash

Common

Hair Loss

Adriamycin 10mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Adriamycin 10mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Adriamycin 10mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Adriamycin 10mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Adriamycin is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Adriamycin 10mg Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Adriamycin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Adriamycin 10mg Injection on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Adriamycin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Adriamycin 10mg Injection with Other Drugs

Adriamycin 10mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chlorpheniramine

Adriamycin 10mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adriamycin 10mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Adriamycin 10mg Injection

Is this Adriamycin 10mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Adriamycin 10mg Injection.

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

After taking Adriamycin 10mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Adriamycin 10mg Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Adriamycin 10mg Injection 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, the use of Adriamycin 10mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Adriamycin 10mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adriamycin 10mg Injection

Taking Adriamycin 10mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adriamycin 10mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Adriamycin 10mg Injection.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 463-465

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 867

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adriamycin (doxorubicin hydrochloride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (doxorubicin hydrochloride)

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