DOXORUBICIN What is Doxorubicin?

(doxorubicin hydrochloride)

What is Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancers. Doxorubicin may be used alone or along with other anti-cancer medicines.

Do not receive Doxorubicin if:

•
you have had a recent heart attack (within the past 4 to 6 weeks) or have severe heart problems.
•
your blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells) are very low because of prior chemotherapy.
•
you have severe liver problems.
•
you have had a severe allergic reaction to Doxorubicin.

Before you receive Doxorubicin, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
have heart problems including heart failure.
•
are currently receiving radiation therapy or plan to receive radiation to the chest.
•
have liver problems.
•
have had an allergic reaction to doxorubicin.
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are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Doxorubicin can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Doxorubicin. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Doxorubicin.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 6 months after treatment.
 
Males:
o
Doxorubicin can affect your sperm and could cause birth defects.
o
If you have a female partner who can become pregnant, you should use effective birth control during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 3 months after treatment.
o
If you have a pregnant partner, you should use condoms during treatment with Doxorubicin and for at least 10 days after the final dose.
o
Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you.
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are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Doxorubicin can pass into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 10 days after the final dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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What is Doxorubicin?

What is Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancers. Doxorubicin may be used alone or along with other anti-cancer medicines.

Do not receive Doxorubicin if:

•
you have had a recent heart attack (within the past 4 to 6 weeks) or have severe heart problems.
•
your blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells) are very low because of prior chemotherapy.
•
you have severe liver problems.
•
you have had a severe allergic reaction to Doxorubicin.

Before you receive Doxorubicin, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
have heart problems including heart failure.
•
are currently receiving radiation therapy or plan to receive radiation to the chest.
•
have liver problems.
•
have had an allergic reaction to doxorubicin.
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Doxorubicin can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Doxorubicin. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Doxorubicin.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 6 months after treatment.
 
Males:
o
Doxorubicin can affect your sperm and could cause birth defects.
o
If you have a female partner who can become pregnant, you should use effective birth control during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 3 months after treatment.
o
If you have a pregnant partner, you should use condoms during treatment with Doxorubicin and for at least 10 days after the final dose.
o
Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you.
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Doxorubicin can pass into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 10 days after the final dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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What is Doxorubicin?

What is Doxorubicin?

Doxorubicin is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancers. Doxorubicin may be used alone or along with other anti-cancer medicines.

Do not receive Doxorubicin if:

•
you have had a recent heart attack (within the past 4 to 6 weeks) or have severe heart problems.
•
your blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells) are very low because of prior chemotherapy.
•
you have severe liver problems.
•
you have had a severe allergic reaction to Doxorubicin.

Before you receive Doxorubicin, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
have heart problems including heart failure.
•
are currently receiving radiation therapy or plan to receive radiation to the chest.
•
have liver problems.
•
have had an allergic reaction to doxorubicin.
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Doxorubicin can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant during treatment with Doxorubicin. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
o
Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment with Doxorubicin.
o
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 6 months after treatment.
 
Males:
o
Doxorubicin can affect your sperm and could cause birth defects.
o
If you have a female partner who can become pregnant, you should use effective birth control during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 3 months after treatment.
o
If you have a pregnant partner, you should use condoms during treatment with Doxorubicin and for at least 10 days after the final dose.
o
Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you.
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Doxorubicin can pass into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Doxorubicin and for 10 days after the final dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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