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Doxorex 50mg Injection

Doxorubicin (Plain) (50mg)
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Doxorex 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.

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Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Doxorubicin (Plain) (50mg)

Marketer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

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 Doxorex Injection

Benefits of Doxorex Injection

Cancer
Doxorex 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. Doxorex 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 Doxorex 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 Doxorex
  • Vomiting
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea
  • Mouth sore
  • Hair loss
  • Stomach pain
  • Eye disorder
  • Increased thirst
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Nail disorder

How to use Doxorex Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Doxorex Injection works

Doxorex 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.

Quick tips

  • Doxorex 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. 

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxorex 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Doxorex 50mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Doxorex 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Doxorex 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
As there is a frequent occurrence of nausea and vomiting with Doxorex 50mg Injection so driving should be discouraged.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Doxorex 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Doxorex 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Doxorex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.
Life-threatening

Sargramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Life-threatening

Lenograstim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Life-threatening

Molgramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Doxorubicin (Plain) from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Life-threatening

Natalizumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Natalizumab with Doxorubicin (Plain).

Frequently asked questions

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.
Yes doxorubicin is a vesicant (irritant).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracyclines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Cytotoxic Alkaloids

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2009 [revised Feb. 2016]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. 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:
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  7. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride. Bentley, Western Australia: Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty. Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2026] (online). Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.

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Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Doxorex 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.

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