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Mitoxantrone
How Mitoxantrone works
Mitoxantrone 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, Infection, Hair loss, Decreased white blood cell count, Absence of menstrual periods, Anemia
Usage
Mitoxantrone is used in the treatment of blood cancer, Non-hodgkin's lymphoma and breast cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Mitoxantrone an anthracycline/ a DNA binding vesicant/ a vesicant?Mitoxantrone is not a vesicant. It is an anthracenedione (derivatives of anthraquinone) having antineoplastic properties
Q. Is Mitoxantrone a chemotherapy?Mitoxantrone is an antineoplastic or anti-cancer chemotherapy agent
Q. Is Mitoxantrone a chemotherapy?Mitoxantrone is an antineoplastic or anti-cancer chemotherapy agent
Q. How is Mitoxantrone administered?Mitoxantrone is administered as an intravenous injection
Q. How does Mitoxantrone help multiple sclerosis?Mitoxantrone will not cure multiple sclerosis (MS), but is effective in slowing the progression of secondary progressive MS and extending the time between relapses in relapsing-remitting MS and progressive relapsing MS.
