Doxorubicin, Liposomal (Systemic)
Brand Names : Doxil, Caelyx
CategoryDescriptionLiposomal
doxorubicin (LIP-oh-som-al dox-oh-ROO-bi-sin)
belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is
used to treat some kinds of cancer.
Liposomal doxorubicin seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells,
which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may
also be affected by liposomal doxorubicin, other effects will also occur.
Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects,
like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may
not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with liposomal doxorubicin, you and your doctor
should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using
it.
Liposomal doxorubicin is to be administered only by or under the immediate
supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
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