Idarubicin
Information about Idarubicin
Idarubicin Uses
Idarubicin is used in the treatment of blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).
How Idarubicin works
Idarubicin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Common side effects of Idarubicin
Nausea, Vomiting, Hair loss, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Infection, Myelosuppression, Hemorrhage, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased transaminase level in blood
Available Medicine for Idarubicin
ZavedosPfizer Ltd
₹1660 to ₹74484 variant(s)
Expert advice for Idarubicin
- Idarubicin should be taken with or without food but at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood uric level, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you experience dizziness, fever, shortness of breath and itchy rash.