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Daunorubicin – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: CERUBIDINE

Strength: 20 mg | Form: Powder For Solution For Intravenous Infusion

Price in UAE: AED 529.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Daunorubicin

Class: | Antineoplastic agent, Anthracycline antibiotic Use: | Treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) Adult dose: | Typically, 30 mg/m² IV on days 1, 2, and 3 of a 5-day cycle, adjusted based on clinical response and toxicity Pediatric dose: | 1.0 to 1.5 mg/kg IV on days 1, 2, and 3, not to exceed adult doses, adjusted based on clinical response and toxicity Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis,

Drug Class

Antineoplastic agent, Anthracycline antibiotic

Uses & Indications

Treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from light; reconstituted solution should be used immediately or stored at 2-8°C for up to 24 hours

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Erfa Inc., CANADA

Package Size

1 Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 529.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Typically, 30 mg/m² IV on days 1, 2, and 3 of a 5-day cycle, adjusted based on clinical response and toxicity

Pediatric Dose

1.0 to 1.5 mg/kg IV on days 1, 2, and 3, not to exceed adult doses, adjusted based on clinical response and toxicity

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis, and infusion site reactions

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to daunorubicin or other anthracyclines, pre-existing severe cardiac disease, and active infections

Important Warnings

Risk of severe myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, and secondary malignancies; monitor cardiac function; use caution in patients with liver impairment and those receiving other cardiotoxic agents

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Daunorubicin available in UAE pharmacies:

CERUBIDINE 20 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Infusion CERUBIDINE 20 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Infusion DAUNOBLASTINA 20 mg Solution For Injection DAUNOBLASTINA 20 mg Solution For Injection DAUNORUBICIN 20 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Infusion Daunoblastin 20 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Infusion

Related Medicines in Same Category

See also: Other Antineoplastic agent, Anthracycline antibiotic medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (as citrate complex- liposome encapsulated)

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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