Daunozer 20 mg

Description

Daunozer 20 mg

Composition: Daunorubicin IP 20 mg

Classification: Anticancer Medicine

What is Daunozer?

It is a chemotherapy drug for various types of leukemia (blood cancers)

Uses of Daunozer 

Acute leukemia (AML, ALL)

How does it work?

Daunorubicin inhibits DNA replication and division. It also generates free radicals that oxidize the cell membrane, causing cell death.

Common side effects 

• Low blood count 

• Hair loss

• Mouth ulcers 

• Reddish colored urine 

• Weakness 

• High temperature 

• Loss of appetite 

Serious side effects 

• Myloeuppresion 

• GIT bleeding

• Hemorrhage 

• Cardio toxicity – irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath

• Fluid retention  

• Liver toxicity 

• Painful urination

Precautions 

It should be used cautiously in patients with –

• Heart problems 

• Kidney diseases

Gout Daunozer 20 mg

• Kidney stones 

• Liver diseases

• Previous viral infection- chicken pox, shingles  

Contraindications

• Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to Daunorubicin or any excipients.

• Breastfeeding mothers 

• Pregnant women 

Warning 

To be used under medical prescription only.

Safety and monitoring information 

Monitor regularly

• Total blood count 

• Cardiac functions

• Avoid leakage into surrounding tissues during infusion to prevent local necrosis.

• Use effective contraception during the treatment and after the treatment for the recommended period.

Administration Instructions

• To be administered intravenously only, as a slow IV infusion.

• To be used immediately after reconstitution.

Storage 

It should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, protected from light.