Daunorubicin Hydrochloride
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride is an anthracycline antibiotic used as a chemotherapy medication. It is primarily indicated for the treatment of various cancers, particularly certain types of leukemia and solid tumors. The medication works by interfering with cancer cell DNA, ultimately leading to cell death.
Anthracycline chemotherapy agent used to treat certain leukemias and cancers by disrupting cancer cell DNA.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 81992
- Generic
- Daunorubicin Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and other hematologic malignancies. May also be used for certain solid tumors in combination with other chemotherapy agents.
Daunorubicin is an anthracycline antibiotic that works by intercalating between DNA base pairs and inhibiting topoisomerase II, causing DNA strand breaks. This prevents cancer cell replication and induces apoptosis (programmed cell death).
Administered intravenously by healthcare professionals. Major concerns include cardiotoxicity (can cause cumulative heart damage), significant myelosuppression, and is a known vesicant requiring careful administration. Complete blood counts and cardiac function monitoring are essential during treatment.
Official drug label
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