Farmorubicin Information

Farmorubicin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.

The optimal dosage of Farmorubicin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Farmorubicin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Farmorubicin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Farmorubicin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Farmorubicin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Farmorubicin related warnings section.

The section on Farmorubicin contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Farmorubicin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Farmorubicin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Farmorubicin Benefits & Uses
Farmorubicin Dosage & How to Take
Farmorubicin Side Effects
Farmorubicin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Farmorubicin with Other Drugs
Farmorubicin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Farmorubicin
Farmorubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Farmorubicin Benefits & Uses

Farmorubicin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Farmorubicin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Farmorubicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Farmorubicin safe for pregnant women?

Farmorubicin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Farmorubicin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Farmorubicin safe during breastfeeding?

Farmorubicin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Farmorubicin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Farmorubicin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Farmorubicin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Farmorubicin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Farmorubicin on the Heart?

Farmorubicin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Farmorubicin with Other Drugs

Farmorubicin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moxifloxacin

Clozapine

Cimetidine

Adalimumab

Amiodarone

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Farmorubicin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Farmorubicin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about Farmorubicin

Is this Farmorubicin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Farmorubicin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Farmorubicin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Farmorubicin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Farmorubicin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Farmorubicin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Farmorubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Farmorubicin

You can take Farmorubicin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Farmorubicin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Farmorubicin as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

See all substitutes for Farmorubicin

Epitaz 100 Injection - ₹4000
Epitero 50 Injection - ₹684
Farmorubicin RTU 10 Injection 5 Ml - ₹799
Farmorubicin RD 50 Injection 25 Ml - ₹2275
Epixtra 50 Injection - ₹1036
Epixtra 10 Injection - ₹448
Epithra 50 Mg Injection - ₹2073
Epithra 10 Mg Injection - ₹403
Epithra 100 Mg Injection - ₹3906
Epitaz 50 Injection - ₹2050
Epitaz 10 Injection - ₹600
Alrubicin 100 Injection - ₹2314
Epirubitec 50 Injection - ₹2145
Epirubitec 10 Injection - ₹445
Epichlor 50 Injection - ₹960
Epichlor 10 Injection - ₹276
Biorubin 50 Injection - ₹900
Biorubin 10 Injection - ₹264
Alrubicin 50 Injection - ₹1182
Alrubicin 150 Injection - ₹2903

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ellence® (epirubicin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 867

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 505-508

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