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Side effect(s) of Aclarubicin


Review the side-effects of Aclarubicin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Severe Effects
- Heart damage and bone marrow suppression.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, vomiting, irritant to tissue, sore mouth, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal tract inflammation.

   Blood
- Anemia, bone-marrow suppression.

   Skin
- Hair loss.

  Liver
- Hepatic dysfunction.

   Genitourinary
- Blood in urine.

Other Precautions :

Avoid live vaccination during the treatment period.
Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Aclarubicin

Aclarubicin or aclacinomycin A is used to treat acute non lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It is an oligosaccharide anthracycline agent produced by a soil bacterium called Streptomyces galilaeus and has powerful anticancer activity.


Trade Names for Aclarubicin

India :


International :


Aclacinon, Aclacin, Aclacinomycine, Aclaplastin, Jaclacin
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