Doxorubicin (Plain)

Information about Doxorubicin (Plain)

Doxorubicin (plain) uses

Doxorubicin (Plain) is used in the treatment of blood cancer.

How doxorubicin (plain) works

Doxorubicin (Plain) 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.

Common side effects of doxorubicin (plain)

Vomiting, Hair loss, Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Infusion reaction, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Heart failure, Urticaria, Tumor lysis syndrome, Anaphylactic reaction, Acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer), Phlebosclerosis, Seizure, Myelosuppression, Extravasation, Tissue necrosis

Available Medicine for Doxorubicin (Plain)

Adrim
₹177 to ₹875
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Adriamycin
₹889
Pfizer Ltd
1 variant(s)
Doxorex
₹262
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Doxutec
₹749
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Duxocin
₹218
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
1 variant(s)
Naprodox
₹280 to ₹975
Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)
Samrucin
₹200 to ₹1003
Cellcys Labs Private Limited
2 variant(s)
Tumodox
₹28 to ₹119
Max India Ltd
2 variant(s)
Doxoruba
2 variant(s)
Doxybenz
₹188 to ₹929
Admac Pharma Ltd
2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Doxorubicin (Plain)

Doxorubicin (Plain) is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, shortness of breath and swelling of face or lips.

Frequently asked questions for Doxorubicin (Plain)

Doxorubicin (Plain)

Q. How does doxorubicin work?

Doxorubicin is anti-cancer or antineoplastic chemotherapy drug that belongs to a class of medications called anthracyclines. It slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA of the cancer cells. This helps treat the cancer.

Q. Is doxorubicin a vesicant?

Yes doxorubicin is a vesicant (irritant).