How Daunorubicin works

Daunorubicin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Reduced blood platelets, Ulcer, Infection, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Fever, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Fatigue, Anemia, Chills, Diarrhoea, Mucosal inflammation, Febrile neutropenia, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Breathing difficulty

Usage

Daunorubicin is used in the treatment of blood cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Daunorubicin a vesicant?

Yes. Daunorubicin is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause severe tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Daunorubicin into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected

Q. What is Daunorubicin used for?

Daunorubicin is used in combination with other cancer medications to subside the progression of cancers of the white blood cell (acute myeloid and acute lymphocytic leukemia). Liposomal formulation of Daunorubicin is used for the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma (a type of cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

Q. How is Daunorubicin administered?

Daunorubicin comes as a solution or powder to be added to fluid and injected into a vein (intravenous) along with other chemotherapy medications by a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer in a hospital or a clinic

Q. How often is Daunorubicin given?

The frequency and duration of Daunorubicin treatment depends on the other chemotherapy medications you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have

Q. How does Daunorubicin work?

Daunorubicin is an anti-cancer drug which belongs to the class, anthracycline cytotoxic antibiotics. The exact mechanism for its clinical effects is not clear; however multiple mechanisms directly interfering with important DNA processes and cell division are thought to be responsible for slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.