It is an anthracenedione antitumour agent which is a potent inhibitor of RNA & DNA synthesis. It may react with cell membranes & alter the functions of these membranes. It can also react with cytochrome P-450 reductase in the presence of NADPH to generate toxic free radicals.
Chronic Myelogenous leukaemia, non Hogdgkin's lymphoma, carcinoma of breast, adult acute nonlymphocytic leukaemia (ANLL).
Severe Myelosuppression, abnormal cardiac function from prior anthracycline exposure. Severe hepatic impairment.
Nausea, vomiting, bluegreen sclera, stomatitis, bone marrow depression, alopecia, hepatic damage, renal failure, cardiotoxicity. Dyspnoea, rash.
Preexisting cardiac disease, prior radiotherapy. Monitor blood count, cardiac function and uric acid levels. Hepatic impairment.
2mg / ml, 10ml Injection.
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