Product introduction
Daunohal Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Daunohal Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It might be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, ulcer, loss of appetite and difficulty while breathing. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, ECG, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Uses of Daunohal Injection
Benefits of Daunohal Injection
In Blood cancer
Blood cancer, such as leukemia, is a condition where the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells that grow uncontrollably and crowd out healthy cells. This leads to problems like frequent infections, fatigue, anemia, and bleeding issues. Daunohal Injection works by targeting and destroying these rapidly growing cancer cells, slowing their spread and helping restore the balance of healthy blood cells. Overall, it plays an important role in controlling the disease, reducing symptoms, and improving treatment outcomes in patients with blood cancer.
Side effects of Daunohal 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 Daunohal
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low blood platelets
- Ulcer
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Fatigue
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Mucosal inflammation
- Febrile neutropenia
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Breathing problems
How to use Daunohal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Daunohal Injection works
Daunohal Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Daunohal Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Daunohal Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Daunohal Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Daunohal Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Daunohal Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Daunohal Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Daunohal Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Daunohal Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Daunohal Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Daunohal Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Daunohal Injection?
If you missed a dose of Daunohal Injection, contact your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Daunohal 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.
- You may be monitored with ECG before and after starting the treatment.
- Let your doctor know if you experience fever, chills and some kind of infection during the treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anthracyclines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Cytotoxic Alkaloids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Daunohal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Daunorubicin. Please consult with your doctor. Daunorubicin may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
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Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
FAQs
Is Daunohal Injection a vesicant?
Yes. Daunohal Injection is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause severe tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Daunohal Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected.
What is Daunohal Injection used for?
Daunohal Injection is used in combination with other cancer medications to subside the progression of different types of blood cancers such as cancer of the white blood cells (acute myeloid and acute lymphocytic leukemia).
How is Daunohal Injection administered?
Daunohal Injection comes as a solution or powder to be added to fluid and injected into a vein (intravenous) along with other chemotherapy medications. It is given as an injection by a cancer specialized doctor (oncologist) who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer in a hospital or a clinic.
How often is Daunohal Injection given?
The frequency and duration of Daunohal Injection treatment depends on the other chemotherapy medications you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency for you based on different parameters. For any doubts, consult your doctor.
How does Daunohal Injection work?
Daunohal Injection is an anti-cancer drug which belongs to the class of medicines called anthracycline cytotoxic antibiotics. The exact mechanism for its clinical effects is not clear; however multiple mechanisms directly interfering with important DNA processes and cell division are thought to be responsible for slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2026
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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: July, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Daunohal 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.
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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
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