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Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection

Manufactured byDr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsDoxorubicin (Plain)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is an anticancer agent which is used in the treatment of various cancers of blood, breast and female reproductive system. It should be used under the supervision of a qualified physician. Close monitoring of kidney function and blood cell count is necessary while receiving this medication.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection

Cadria 50 mg Injection
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Lyphidox 50 mg Injection
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Oncodria 50 mg Injection
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Zubidox 50 mg Injection
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Adriamycin RTU 50 Injection
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection

Decrease in white blood cells and platelets

Pain at the injection site

Fever with chills

Skin rash

Hair loss

Nausea and Vomiting

Mouth ulcers

Loss of appetite

Diarrhea

Weight loss

Uses of Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Ovarian Cancer

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of the cancer that affects the female reproductive system.

Breast Cancer

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Hodgkin's Disease

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the immune system.

Multiple Myeloma

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the plasma cells (a type of blood cell) inside the bone marrow.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The peak levels of this medicine can be reached immediately after intravenous injection.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 2 days

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known history of allergy to Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Effect on heart

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection may increase the risk of toxic effects on the heart and could lead to acute left ventricular failure. Patients with history of heart disease need close monitoring while receiving this medicine.

Infections

The chances of infections occurring are more in patients receiving this medicine. Hold the chemotherapy and start with broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary in such cases.

Blood cell count

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is known to lower the white blood cell count (neutrophils) in patients with risk factors such as pre-existing diseases or medicines. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. Do not start the treatment if the blood cell count is low.

Secondary oral neoplasms

Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection is known to increase the risk of secondary cancers, most frequently in the mouth. Close monitoring of symptoms like mouth ulcers, bleeding is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if secondary cancer develops.

Missed Dose

It is advised that you do not miss any dose. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Clozapine

Diltiazem

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Dexamethasone

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Doxorubicin (Dr Reddys) 50 mg Injection under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. It should be given with other chemotherapy agents in multiple cycles. It is important to receive every scheduled dose for better cancer suppression. The blood cell counts should be monitored before initiating the treatment. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antibiotics/antineoplastics

Schedule

Schedule H

Doxorubicin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 19 June 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00997

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 19 June 2017]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/7017

DailyMed - DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE- doxorubicin hydrochloride injectable, liposomal [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 19 June 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f5910862-f565-a685-2f3e-9d6e676c381b

[Internet]. Toxnet.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 19 June 2017]. Available from:

https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~kz1RJW:1

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