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Pfizer Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Doxorubicin (Plain) (50mg)
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of various types of cancers of blood, breast, lung, ovaries and soft tissues. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

It is given as a drip or infusion vein with extreme caution by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes contraceptive pills less effective, so it advised to both male and female to use reliable contraception during the treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, allergic reaction, nausea, mouth sore, and hair loss.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Infections can sometimes be life-threatening. Regular blood tests are required to monitor your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have severe liver or heart-related problems, or if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding.  Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Adriamycin Injection
Cancer
Breast cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Cancer of head and neck
Stomach cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Testicular cancer
Small cell lung cancer
Wilms' tumor
Bone cancer
Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
Blood cancer
Skin cancer
Cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus
Cervical cancer
Ovarian cancer
Ewing's sarcoma
Benefits of Adriamycin Injection
In Cancer
Adriamycin 50mg Injection helps to treat certain kinds of cancer. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Adriamycin 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Adriamycin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Adriamycin
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Mouth sore
Hair loss
Stomach pain
Eye disorder
Increased thirst
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Nail disorder
How to use Adriamycin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Adriamycin Injection works
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adriamycin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Adriamycin 50mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As there is a frequent occurrence of nausea and vomiting with Adriamycin 50mg Injection so driving should be discouraged.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adriamycin 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adriamycin 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Adriamycin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adriamycin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.