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Doxorubicin – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DOXORUBICIN

Strength: 10 mg | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 25.36

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Doxorubicin

Class: | Anthracycline antibiotic Use: | Treatment of various cancers including breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, and certain leukemias Adult dose: | Typically 60-75 mg/m² IV every 21 days, adjusted based on specific cancer type and patient tolerance Pediatric dose: | 30 mg/m² IV every 21 days; dosing may vary based on specific conditions and protocols Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis, and extravasation reactions Contrai

Drug Class

Anthracycline antibiotic

Uses & Indications

Treatment of various cancers including breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, and certain leukemias

Storage Requirements

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Ebewe Pharma, AUSTRIA

Package Size

1 Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 25.36

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Typically 60-75 mg/m² IV every 21 days, adjusted based on specific cancer type and patient tolerance

Pediatric Dose

30 mg/m² IV every 21 days; dosing may vary based on specific conditions and protocols

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis, and extravasation reactions

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to doxorubicin or any component of the formulation; severe myocardial insufficiency; prior treatment with maximum cumulative doses of doxorubicin or other anthracyclines

Important Warnings

Risk of cardiotoxicity, especially with cumulative doses; monitor cardiac function; may cause secondary malignancies; use caution in patients with liver impairment or prior radiation therapy to the mediastinal area

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Doxorubicin available in UAE pharmacies:

ADRIAMYCIN 2 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOXORUBICIN 1 mg/ml Concentrate For Dilution For Infusion DOXORUBICIN 10 mg Solution For Injection DOXORUBICIN 50 mg Solution For Injection DOXORUBIN 2 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOXORUBIN PCH 2 mg/ml Solution For Injection

Related Medicines in Same Category

See also: Other Anthracycline antibiotic medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Daunorubicin Daunorubicin Epirubicin Epirubicin Hydrochloride Epirubicin Hydrochloride Epirubicin Hydrochloride Idarubicin Idarubicin

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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