Daunorubicin Benefits & Uses

Daunorubicin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Daunorubicin 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: 75 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 3 to 4weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 3 to 4weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Daunorubicin Side Effects

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

Moderate

Reduced blood platelets
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Unknown

Infection
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Daunorubicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Daunorubicin safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Daunorubicin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Daunorubicin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Daunorubicin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Heart?

Daunorubicin 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Daunorubicin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Daunorubicin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Thyroid problems
Potassium Deficiency
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about Daunorubicin

Is this Daunorubicin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Daunorubicin.

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

After taking Daunorubicin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Daunorubicin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Daunorubicin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Daunorubicin for mental disorders.

No

Daunorubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daunorubicin

Taking Daunorubicin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Daunorubicin

Taking alcohol with Daunorubicin can be dangerous.

Severe

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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 405-406

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

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Daunorubicin (daunorubicin hydrochloride)

Daunorubicin Injection