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What is Doxil (Doxorubicin/lipid Cmplx Inj) ?
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How is Doxil (Doxorubicin/lipid Cmplx Inj) Pronounced? dox-oh-REW-beh-sin WITH LIP-oh-sohmz
Who is the Manufacturer of Doxil? Ortho Biotech
What is Doxil Used For? This anticancer medication is used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi s sarcoma or cancer of the ovaries.
How To Use Doxil
This is administered by infusion into a vein over 30 minutes by a health care professional. It is usually given once every three weeks. The dose and frequency is based on your condition and response to previous therapy.
Doxil Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss or irritation at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: mouth sores, unusual bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, facial swelling, skin rash, peeling of the hands or feet. Doxil can lower the body s ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of an infection such as: fever, chills, persistent sore throat. Doxil may rarely cause severe, even fatal allergic reactions during the infusion. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these effects: headache, chills, flushing, swelling of the face, tightness in the chest or throat, back pain, trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting, unusually fast heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Doxil Precautions
Before using this, tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, liver disease, any allergies. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine. Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured. Doxil is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Doxil. It is not known if Doxil is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Doxil Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may use, especially of: digoxin, other anti-cancer drugs, progesterones, verapamil, cyclosporine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, streptozocin, live virus vaccines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Doxil Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Missed Doxil Dose
It is important that each dose be used as scheduled. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dose schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Doxil Storage
Store this in the refrigerator at 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) as directed. Once prepared the diluted solution may be refrigerated and should be used within 24 hours. May be frozen if used within one month. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
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| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
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| Doxil 2mg/ml Vial |
Ml |
Vial |
Red |
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17314960001 |
| Doxil 2mg/ml Vial |
Ml |
Vial |
Red |
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17314960002 |
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