Daunorubicin

Information about Daunorubicin

Daunorubicin Uses

Daunorubicin is used in the treatment of blood cancer.

How Daunorubicin works

Daunorubicin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
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Expert advice for Daunorubicin

  • Daunorubicin 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.

Frequently asked questions for Daunorubicin

Daunorubicin

Q. Is Daunorubicin a vesicant?

Yes. Daunorubicin is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause severe tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Daunorubicin into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected.

Q. What is Daunorubicin used for?

Daunorubicin 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).

Q. How is Daunorubicin administered?

Daunorubicin 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.

Q. How often is Daunorubicin given?

The frequency and duration of Daunorubicin 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.

Q. How does Daunorubicin work?

Daunorubicin 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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