Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | IDARUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Drug Class | CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS |
| Chapter | Malignant Disease & Immunosuppression |
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This is an anthracycline antibiotic with antineoplastic actions similar to those of doxorubicin. Indications: induction of remission in patients with acute myeloid leukaemias; acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (second-line treatment); advanced breast cancer. Cautions: caution in handling – irritant to tissues; hepatic and renal impairment. Contra-indications: pregnancy & breast feeding; severe renal and liver impairment; pregnancy and breast-feeding. Side Effects: as for doxorubicin hydrochloride. Raised liver enzyme and bilirubin. |
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