Name: Nourubin
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Nourubin is a chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Nourubin slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Nourubin Injection Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Daunorubicin	₹ 360.00 20mg 1

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Drug information on Nourubin (Daunorubicin) from Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Daunorubicin

Daunorubicin(Cerubidine) generic Nourubin is a chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Nourubin slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
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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 Nourubin 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 Nourubin

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 Nourubin?

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

When Should Nourubin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart disease and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Nourubin

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 Nourubin

Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Nourubin

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.

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