Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome
Doxil is a liposome-encapsulated formulation of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, designed to treat certain cancers while potentially reducing some of the toxic effects associated with conventional doxorubicin. It is primarily used in patients with ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma.
Doxil is a chemotherapy medication used to treat certain cancers, delivered in a liposome formulation that may help target cancer cells more selectively.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 80773
- Generic
- Doxil
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma in patients who have not responded to other treatments.
The exact mechanism is not specified, but it contains doxorubicin, an anthracycline chemotherapy agent that works by interfering with cancer cell DNA to inhibit their growth and reproduction.
Administered intravenously by a healthcare professional. May cause side effects including hand-foot syndrome, nausea, and fatigue. Requires regular monitoring during treatment. Inform your doctor about all medications and health conditions before starting therapy.
Official drug label
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