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RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Doxorubicin (HCl):50mg
- Manufactured by : Bio Pharma
- Drug Strength : 50mg
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 25ml
- Product SKU : dis_20563
Doxorubicin (HCl):50mg | Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Bio Pharma Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 25ml Ingredients : Doxorubicin (HCl):50mgGeneric Category : Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs
How it works
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml is in a class of medications called anthracyclines. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml
- Decrease in white blood cells and platelets severe
- Pain at the injection site severe
- Fever with chills severe
- Skin rash severe
- Hair loss
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Mouth ulcers
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
Uses of RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml
What is it prescribed for?
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Ovarian Cancer
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of the cancer that affects the female reproductive system.
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Breast Cancer
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
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Hodgkin's Disease
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the immune system.
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Multiple Myeloma
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the plasma cells (a type of blood cell) inside the bone marrow.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak levels of this medicine can be reached immediately after intravenous injection.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 2 days
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known history of allergy to RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
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Effect on heart
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection may increase the risk of toxic effects on the heart and could lead to acute left ventricular failure. Patients with history of heart disease need close monitoring while receiving this medicine.
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Infections
The chances of infections occurring are more in patients receiving this medicine. Hold the chemotherapy and start with broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary in such cases.
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Blood cell count
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is known to lower the white blood cell count (neutrophils) in patients with risk factors such as pre-existing diseases or medicines. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. Do not start the treatment if the blood cell count is low.
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Secondary oral neoplasms
RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection is known to increase the risk of secondary cancers, most frequently in the mouth. Close monitoring of symptoms like mouth ulcers, bleeding is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if secondary cancer develops.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
It is advised that you do not miss any dose. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Clozapine severe
- Diltiazem moderate
- Live attenuated vaccines and related products severe
- Dexamethasone moderate
General Instructions
Take RUBICIN 50mg Injection 25ml 50 mg Injection under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. It should be given with other chemotherapy agents in multiple cycles. It is important to receive every scheduled dose for better cancer suppression. The blood cell counts should be monitored before initiating the treatment. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Doxorubicin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682221.html [cited 15/7/2020]. 2020
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