Doxorubicin liposomal
Generic name: Doxorubicin Liposomal
Dosage form: intravenous dispersion (2 mg/mL)
Drug class:
Antibiotics / antineoplastics
Usage of Doxorubicin liposomal
Doxorubicin liposomal is used to treat ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma.
Doxorubicin liposomal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Doxorubicin liposomal side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel feverish, chilled, light-headed, short of breath, itchy, warm or tingly, or have a headache, pain or tightness in your chest or throat, back pain, fast heartbeats, swelling in your face, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nails.
Doxorubicin liposomal may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Doxorubicin liposomal may cause your urine to turn a reddish-orange color. This side effect is usually not harmful.
Common side effects of doxorubicin liposomal may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Doxorubicin liposomal
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to doxorubicin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor about all other cancer medicines or radiation treatments you have received in the past.
Long-term use of doxorubicin liposomal may increase your risk of developing certain other types of mouth cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Both men and women using doxorubicin liposomal should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Doxorubicin liposomal can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using doxorubicin liposomal.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because doxorubicin liposomal can harm an unborn baby.
Doxorubicin liposomal may also cause early menopause, depending on your age when you receive this medicine. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Relate drugs
- Adriamycin
- Cosmegen
- Mutamycin
- Blenoxane
- Bleomycin
- Cerubidine
- Dactinomycin
- Daunorubicin
- Daunorubicin citrate liposome
- Daunoxome
- Doxil
- Doxorubicin
- Doxorubicin liposomal
- Doxorubicin liposome
- Ellence
- Epirubicin
- Idamycin PFS
- Idarubicin
- Jelmyto
- Jelmyto gel
- Mitomycin
- Mitomycin (Injection)
- Mitomycin (Intravenous)
- Mitomycin gel
- Mitoxantrone
- Nipent
- Novantrone
- OTN Mitoxantrone
- Pentostatin
- Plicamycin
- Valrubicin
- Valstar
How to use Doxorubicin liposomal
Doxorubicin liposomal is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when doxorubicin liposomal is injected.
If this medicine accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Doxorubicin can lower your blood cell counts. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
Warnings
Doxorubicin liposomal may cause dangerous effects on your heart. Call your doctor at once if you feel very weak or tired, or have fast heartbeats, shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), or swelling in your ankles or feet.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have side effects during the injection, such as fever, chills, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, chest pain or tightness, fast heartbeats, swelling in your face, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nails.
What other drugs will affect Doxorubicin liposomal
Other drugs may affect doxorubicin liposomal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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