Adriamycin Injection (Doxorubicin) is a prescription drug used for the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphomas. The medication is administered through an injection into a vein and prevents cancer cells from dividing and growing by damaging their DNA. The dosage of Adriamycin Injection (Doxorubicin) depends on factors such as the type of cancer being treated, the patient's age, weight, and overall health. This medication can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and risk of infection. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor before taking it.
Adriamycin Injection (Doxorubicin)
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, lung, ovaries and soft tissues. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
It is given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes contraceptive pills less effective, so it advised to both male and female to use reliable contraception during the treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, allergic reaction, nausea, mouth sore, and hair loss. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Infections can sometimes be life-threatening. Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have severe liver or heart-related problems, or if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
USES OF ADRIAMYCIN INJECTION
- Cancer
BENEFITS OF ADRIAMYCIN INJECTION
In Cancer
Adriamycin 50mg Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Adriamycin 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ADRIAMYCIN INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Adriamycin
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Mouth sore
- Hair loss
- Stomach pain
- Eye disorder
- Increased thirst
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nail disorder
HOW TO USE ADRIAMYCIN INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW ADRIAMYCIN INJECTION WORKS
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
