Mitoxantrone
Information about Mitoxantrone
Mitoxantrone uses
Mitoxantrone is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer and breast cancer.
How mitoxantrone works
Mitoxantrone is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of mitoxantrone
Absence of menstrual periods, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Nausea, Vomiting
Available Medicine for Mitoxantrone
Expert advice for Mitoxantrone
- Mitoxantrone is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.