Epirubicin Benefits & Uses

Epirubicin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines

Epirubicin 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(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Epirubicin Side Effects

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

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Diarrhoea
Rash
Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Low energy
Infection

Moderate

Conjunctivitis

Mild

Loss of appetite
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Epirubicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Epirubicin safe for pregnant women?

Epirubicin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Epirubicin safe during breastfeeding?

Epirubicin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Epirubicin on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Epirubicin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Epirubicin. 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 Epirubicin on the Heart?

Epirubicin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Epirubicin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moxifloxacin

Clozapine

Cimetidine

Adalimumab

Amiodarone

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Epirubicin Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about Epirubicin

Is this Epirubicin habit forming or addictive?

Epirubicin does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Epirubicin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Epirubicin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Epirubicin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Epirubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Epirubicin

Taking Epirubicin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Epirubicin

Taking alcohol with Epirubicin 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

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

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 505-508

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