Doxorubicin 50 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Blood Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Doxorubicin 50 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Doxorubicin 50 Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Doxorubicin 50 Injection include Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Doxorubicin 50 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Doxorubicin 50 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Doxorubicin 50 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Doxorubicin 50 Injection related warnings talks about Doxorubicin 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Doxorubicin 50 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Doxorubicin 50 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Doxorubicin 50 Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Doxorubicin 50 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Doxorubicin 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 Doxorubicin 50 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxorubicin 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Doxorubicin (Plain) shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Doxorubicin 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Doxorubicin (Plain) should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doxorubicin 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Doxorubicin (Plain) is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxorubicin 50 Injection on the Liver?
Doxorubicin (Plain) can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Doxorubicin 50 Injection on the Heart?
Doxorubicin (Plain) can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Doxorubicin 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 Doxorubicin 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxorubicin 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Doxorubicin 50 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxorubicin 50 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Doxorubicin 50 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doxorubicin 50 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxorubicin 50 Injection
You can take Doxorubicin 50 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxorubicin 50 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Doxorubicin 50 Injection with alcohol will be.
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