Daunorubicin



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Daunorubicin Information



Daunorubicin Benefits & Uses

Daunorubicin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Daunorubicin 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
  • Disease: Blood Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 3 to 4weeks
Geriatric
  • Disease: Blood Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 6 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 3 to 4weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Blood Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Blood Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Blood Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Daunorubicin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daunorubicin is used -

Moderate

  • Reduced blood platelets
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)
  • Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Hair Loss
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Unknown

  • Infection
  • पेट दर्द

Daunorubicin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Daunorubicin safe for pregnant women?


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

    Severe
  • Is the use of Daunorubicin safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Daunorubicin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Liver?


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

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Daunorubicin on the Heart?


    Daunorubicin 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 Daunorubicin with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Daunorubicin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Daunorubicin

  • Is this Daunorubicin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Daunorubicin.

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Daunorubicin can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Daunorubicin only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Daunorubicin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Daunorubicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Daunorubicin


    Taking Daunorubicin with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Daunorubicin


    Consuming Daunorubicin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 405-406

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

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Daunorubicin (daunorubicin hydrochloride)



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