Daunorubicin
Brand: Cerubidine
Application: Leukemia
Drug forms of danurobicin
Danurobicin Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking Daunorubicin
Contraindications to danurobicin
Danurobicin use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of Daunorubicin on driving
Drug interaction with danurobicin
Warning about taking Daunorubicin
Side effects of danurobicin
Complications of Daunorubicin Overdose (Danurobicin Poisoning)
Storage conditions of Daunorubicin
Danurobicin Drug Information
Danurobicin belongs to the class of anthracyclines used to treat leukemia. In cancer, certain cells in the body grow and multiply rapidly. Chemotherapy drugs such as danurobicin reduce the number of cancer cells in the body by preventing them from growing and dividing.
The correct amount and method of taking Daunorubicin
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Daunorubicin varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- The drug is injected into a vein under a doctor's supervision.
- If this medicine gets on your skin or eyes, wash your skin or eyes with water immediately.
- Drink plenty of water while taking Daunorubicin to reduce the side effects.
- The dose of danurobicin and the course of treatment with this drug depend on the patient's weight and its effectiveness for the patient.
Contraindications to danurobicin
- Note the expiration date of danurobicin and do not take it if it has expired.
- Never give Daunorubicin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with danurobicin, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Danurobicin use during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Danurobicin may be harmful to the fetus.
The effect of Daunorubicin on driving
Danurobicin does not cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness, but if you have these symptoms, avoid driving.
Drug interaction with danurobicin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Danurobicin may interact with some medications, including other anticancer drugs (such as doxorubicin) and cyclophosphamide.
Warning about taking Daunorubicin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking danurobicin:
- If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have anemia or anemia.
- If you have liver or kidney problems.
- If you have a specific heart problem.
- If you have gout.
- If you are being treated with radiotherapy.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of danurobicin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects may occur if you take more than the dose of this medicine. If any of these side effects occur, your doctor should be informed:
- Vomit
- bloody urine
- nausea
- Constipation
- hair loss
- Pain and sore mouth
- Diarrhea
- Bloody stools
- Skin rash, shortness of breath and allergic symptoms: If you have such serious side effects, see a doctor immediately.
- Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Daunorubicin.
Complications of Daunorubicin Overdose (Danurobicin Poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Daunorubicin
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.