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Adriamycin 50 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Other than this, Adriamycin 50 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Adriamycin 50 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Adriamycin 50 Injection include Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Adriamycin 50 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adriamycin 50 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Adriamycin 50 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Adriamycin 50 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Adriamycin 50 Injection related warnings section.
Adriamycin 50 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Adriamycin 50 Injection in conditions like Heart Failure. Some other conditions that can be affected by Adriamycin 50 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Adriamycin 50 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Adriamycin 50 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Adriamycin 50 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adriamycin 50 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Adriamycin 50 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.
Is the use of Adriamycin 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Adriamycin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Adriamycin 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Adriamycin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Adriamycin 50 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.
What is the effect of Adriamycin 50 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.
Adriamycin 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adriamycin 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adriamycin 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Adriamycin 50 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Adriamycin 50 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Adriamycin 50 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Adriamycin 50 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Adriamycin 50 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Adriamycin 50 Injection
Taking Adriamycin 50 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adriamycin 50 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Adriamycin 50 Injection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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