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Doxorubicin HCL Injection
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What is Doxorubicin HCL?
Active Ingredients: Doxorubicin HCL
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection is an antineoplastic drug used in cancer chemotherapy. It is indicated in the treatment of neoplastic conditions, such as leukemia, neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and Wilms' tumor. Doxorubicin HCL is often used in a combination chemotherapy regimen with other cytotoxic drugs.
The active ingredient, Doxorubicin, is an anthracycline antibiotic and a topoisomerase II inhibitor. Doxorubicin works by slowing and stopping the growth of cancer cells. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride is sometimes called Hydroxy Doxorubicin Hydrochloride.
AdvaCare Pharma is a global distributor and manufacturer of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injections. This medicine is produced in our GMP-certified facilities in China, India, and the USA. We routinely inspect our production facilities to ensure our products meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
Why choose us as your Doxorubicin HCL manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma manufactures a variety of oncology medications, including Doxorubicin HCL Injection, at GMP-certified facilities. We are committed to producing cost-effective, high-quality cancer treatments that meet the highest industry standards and are readily available to cancer patients worldwide. Our global reach extends to over 65 markets, where we supply our products to distributors, hospitals, pharmacies, NGOs, and government institutions.
Uses
What is Doxorubicin Hydrochloride used for?
It is used to treat cancer, often in combination with other antineoplastic drugs. Doxorubicin HCL is indicated for the treatment of many types of cancer, including:
- acute myeloblastic and lymphoblastic leukemia
- breast carcinoma
- bronchogenic carcinoma
- lymphomas
- ovarian carcinoma
- soft tissue and osteogenic sarcoma
- squamous cell carcinoma
- testicular carcinoma
- thyroid carcinoma
How should Doxorubicin HCL Injection be used?
This medication has been manufactured as a liquid solution, which is to be given by injection into a vein. It should only be administered by a doctor or healthcare provider.
What dosage should be given?
The usual dose for adults is 10mg, 50mg, or 150mg. The exact dosage is dependent on the patient and the disease.
Refer to a doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. Do not exceed what they advise.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride.
Common side effects include, but may not be limited to:
- changes in menstrual period
- diarrhea
- increased tear production
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- reddish urine
- redness of the eyes
- temporary total loss of the hair
Seek medical attention if the following develop:
- pain at the place of the injection
- pain when swallowing
- signs of anemia or bleeding
- signs of an infection
- sores in the mouth
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects, Consult a doctor.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptom, then please call your doctor immediately.
Precautions
Do NOT use Doxorubicin HCL if:
- You are allergic to any component of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride.
- You have low blood cell counts caused by previous treatment with other cancer medications or radiation therapy.
- You have decreased heart function.
- You have severe heart rhythm problems.
- You have had a recent myocardial infarction.
- You have severe liver function impairment.
Possible interactions may occur with other pharmaceutical products. Consult with a doctor about any medications you are taking before starting your treatment with Doxorubicin Hydrochloride.
There is little evidence with regards to the use of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so consult a doctor or healthcare professional before your treatment.
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