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Idarubicin
How Idarubicin works
Idarubicin is an anti-cancer drug belonging to a class of medication called anthracyclines. It works by slowing or stopping the replication of cancer cells thereby inhibiting the growth of cancerous tissue..
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Reduced blood platelets, Headache, Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Fever, Anemia, Chills, Diarrhoea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Mucosal inflammation, Burning sensation, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Usage
Idarubicin is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Idarubicin a vesicant?Idarubicin can cause inflammation of the vein in which it is administered; and irritation and ulceration of surrounding tissue, if leakage occurs at the site of intravenous administration
Q. What is Idarubicin used for?Idarubicin is used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in combination with other medications and breast cancer in advance stage after failure with other medications
Q. How does Idarubicin work?Idarubicin acts by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
