Name: Daunorubitec (20mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Published: Jan 31, 2017

Daunorubitec (20mg) is a chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Daunorubitec (20mg) slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Daunorubitec (20mg) Injection United Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Daunorubicin	₹ 423.81 20mg 1

Update the Drug Info ADD Drugs

View in Hindi

Search for Drugs/Medicines

Medindia currently has information on 3,116 generic drugs and 110,306 brands that have their prices listed. New drugs with their prices are listed as and when they get approved by the drug controller. Please do write to us (info@medindia.net) if a drug is missing from our comprehensive drug price list.

Drug information on Daunorubitec (20mg) (Daunorubicin) from United Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Daunorubicin

Daunorubicin(Cerubidine) generic Daunorubitec (20mg) is a chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Daunorubitec (20mg) slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
More Info about Daunorubicin

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Daunorubitec (20mg) may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

IV- Adult- The recommended dose is 60 – 75mg/m²/day BSA (body surface area), every 3 weeks.

Side effects of Daunorubitec (20mg)

Skin : Rash, skin inflammation and hives.

Gastrointestinal : Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Local : Cell death and painful induration.

Miscellaneous : Fever, chills and rarely allergic reactions.

How to use Daunorubitec (20mg)?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

When Should Daunorubitec (20mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart disease and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Daunorubitec (20mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with heart, kidney or liver disease, bone marrow depression, gout, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Patient may develop with increased risk of heart disease (myocardial toxicity), bone marrow depression and secondary malignancy (cancer); if it is so consult with your doctor immediately.

It may reduce platelet counts, which leads to bleeding; avoid injury or bruising.

Monitor complete blood cell counts, heart, liver and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.

Avoid contact with people with infections.

Other Precautions for Daunorubitec (20mg)

Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Daunorubitec (20mg)

Injection: Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C). Do not freeze.
Powder for injection: Store it at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Schedule : G Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.

Disclaimer :

Medindia updates the prices regularly, however, there may be slight discrepancies in the prices displayed. This can be due to the following reasons:Medindia updates the prices regularly, however, there may be slight discrepancies in the prices displayed. This can be due to the following reasons:

Difference in GST/local taxes
Change in price by the company
Updation of price information may not have happened at the right time

For the above reasons, Medindia cannot be held liable for any action taken based on the information provided by its website. The purpose of this website is to provide initial guidance only and it does not intend to replace professional medical opinion in any manner whatsoever.