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Doxorubicin – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DOXORUBIN

Strength: 2 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 113.69

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Doxorubicin

Class: Anthracycline antibiotic, Antineoplastic agent Use: Treatment of various cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphomas Adult dose: Typically 60-75 mg/m² intravenously every 21 days, adjusted based on specific protocols and patient factors Pediatric dose: 25-75 mg/m² intravenously every 21-28 days, depending on the specific cancer type and protocol Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis, and local tis

Drug Class

Anthracycline antibiotic, Antineoplastic agent

Uses & Indications

Treatment of various cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, and lymphomas

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Pharmachemie, NETHERLANDS

Package Size

25ml Single Dose Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 113.69

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Typically 60-75 mg/m² intravenously every 21 days, adjusted based on specific protocols and patient factors

Pediatric Dose

25-75 mg/m² intravenously every 21-28 days, depending on the specific cancer type and protocol

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity, mucositis, and local tissue damage if extravasation occurs

Contraindications & Precautions

Severe myocardial insufficiency, recent myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmias, previous hypersensitivity to doxor

Important Warnings

Not available

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

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

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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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