Doxorubicin 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, Doxorubicin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Doxorubicin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Doxorubicin are Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Doxorubicin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Doxorubicin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doxorubicin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Doxorubicin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Doxorubicin related warnings section.

Doxorubicin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. The section on Doxorubicin contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Doxorubicin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Doxorubicin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.