Name: Cardia
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan

Cardia is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types of cancer. It works by killing cancer cells.

Cardia Injection Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Doxorubicin	₹ 205.00 10mg 1

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Drug information on Cardia (Doxorubicin) from Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin(Adriamycin PFS) generic Cardia is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types of cancer. It works by killing cancer cells.
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Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Cardia may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult- IV- The recommended dose is 60-75 mg once in 21 days or 30 mg daily for 3 days every four weeks.

Side effects of Cardia

Severe Effects : Heart failure and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Gastrointestinal : Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Skin : Pigmentation, rash, itching and light sensitivity.

How to use Cardia?

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

When Should Cardia not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart problem, who have previously received treatment with other anticancer medicines, decreased blood counts, bone marrow depression and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Cardia

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart or blood vessel disease or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may reduce platelet counts which leads to severe bleeding; avoid bruising and bleeding.

Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.

Other Precautions for Cardia

Avoid contact with persons with known infections.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs containing aspirin because these can cause gastric bleeding.

Storage Conditions for Cardia

Store powder at room temperature.

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

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