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
What is Doxorubicin Hydrochloride used for?
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer following resection.
- Treatment of disseminated neoplastic conditions as a component of combination chemotherapy.
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE side effects
The following side effects have been reported for DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE warnings & precautions
- Cardiotoxicity including cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure may occur. Monitor cardiac function before and during treatment.
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