Review the side-effects of Doxorubicin 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 failure and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Skin - Pigmentation, rash, itching and light sensitivity.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs containing aspirin because these can cause gastric bleeding.
Adriamycin PFS, Adriamycin RDF, Adriamycin, Doxil, Rubex
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 failure and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Skin - Pigmentation, rash, itching and light sensitivity.
Other Precautions :
Avoid contact with persons with known infections.Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs containing aspirin because these can cause gastric bleeding.
Drug Name : Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin(Adriamycin PFS) generic is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types of cancer. It works by killing cancer cells.Brand Names or Trade Names of Doxorubicin
India :
Dobixin |
Doxomed |
Doxolem |
Tevadox |
Doxorubicin |
Naprodox |
Naprodox (50mg) |
Doxomed (50 mg) |
Doxorubicin (50 mg) |
Doxorubicin-50 mg |
Lyphidox (50 mg) |
Oncodria (50 mg) |
Doxorubin |
Lyphidox |
Oncodox |
Adriamycin (50 mg) |
Adrim |
Adrim (2 mg) |
Cardia |
Dobicin
International :
Adriamycin PFS, Adriamycin RDF, Adriamycin, Doxil, Rubex
