Information about Idarubicin
Generic Name : IdarubicinUp-to-date prescription details regarding Idarubicin are provided here.
Pronunciation : eye-duh-ROO-bih-sin
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Idarubicin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Trade Names/Brand Names of Idarubicin
India :
International :
Idamycin
Why is Idarubicin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anthracycline antileukemia agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It inhibits activities of cancer cells.When should Idarubicin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Idarubicin?
IV- The recommended dose is 12 mg/m² daily for 3 days by slow (10 to 15 min) infusion in combination with cytarabine.How should Idarubicin be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Idarubicin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of anemia, heart, liver, or kidney problems; bone marrow depression, infection, poor immunity, any allergy, who are taking this medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections.
• Avoid live vaccination during treatment period.
What are the side effects of Idarubicin?
Most Common - Infection, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, mental illness, fever, headache, nerve disease, lung allergy and seizures.Heart - Heart failure, chest pain and heart attack.
Skin - Hair loss, rash, hives and redness.
