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Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Doxorubicin is an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor indicated as a component of multiagent adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer and treatment of disseminated neoplastic conditions.
Form
Intravenous
Uses
2
Side effects
2
Category
Oncology
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What is Doxorubicin Hydrochloride used for?
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer following resection.
- Treatment of disseminated neoplastic conditions as a component of combination chemotherapy.
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DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE side effects
Common side effects of DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE include:
Nausea.
Vomiting.
CommonModerateLess common
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DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE warnings & precautions
- Cardiotoxicity including cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure may occur. Monitor cardiac function before and during treatment.
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