Adriamycin 50mg Injection
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
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.
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.
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.
What if you forget to take Adriamycin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Adriamycin 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Adriamycin 50mg Injection
₹828/Injection
Adrim 50mg Injection
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹904.4/injection
2% costlier
Doxorex 50mg Injection
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹262.1/injection
71% cheaper
Metodox 50mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹211.9/injection
76% cheaper
Adrib Injection
Adley Formulations
₹870/injection
2% cheaper
Quick tips
- Adriamycin 50mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, shortness of breath and swelling of face or lips.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anthracycline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Cytotoxic Alkaloids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Adriamycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of
Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the b
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to pr
Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the b
Do not consume Natalizumab with Doxorubicin (Plain).
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Adriamycin Injection for?
Blood cancer
50%
Others
50%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Adriamycin 50mg Injection?
Vomiting
100%
How do you take Adriamycin Injection?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Adriamycin 50mg Injection on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
How does doxorubicin work?
Doxorubicin is anti-cancer or antineoplastic chemotherapy drug that belongs to a class of medications called anthracyclines. It slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA of the cancer cells. This helps treat the cancer.
Is doxorubicin a vesicant?
Yes doxorubicin is a vesicant (irritant).
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1714-15.
- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 952.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 431-33.
- Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2009 [revised Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Adriamycin 50mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Adriamycin 50mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
MRP₹889 7% OFF
₹828
Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Cash on delivery available
Not returnable Read policy
Get by Tomorrow
Delivering to: