DAUNORUBICIN HCL

Drug Name: DAUNORUBICIN HCL

DAUNORUBICIN HCL DESCRIPTION:
DAUNORUBICIN - INJECTION (daw-no-REWB-eh-sin)

COMMON DAUNORUBICIN HCL BRAND NAME(S):
Cerubidine

DAUNORUBICIN HCL SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common side effects. Not eating before treatment may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. DAUNORUBICIN HCL may turn your urine a reddish color. This is a normal effect of the drug as it leaves your body and is not blood in the urine. The effect should clear up within 2 days after each dose is given. Temporary hair loss is another common side effect; normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Contact your doctor, without delay, if you experience any of the following symptoms: sores in mouth or on lips, fever or chills, cough or hoarseness, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, swelling of feet or lower legs, stomach pain, joint pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, black or tarry stools, blood in urine or stools, small red spots on the skin, skin rash or itchy skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DAUNORUBICIN HCL:
DAUNORUBICIN HCL: This is a potent medication. Use it exactly as prescribed. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at the place where injected. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking DAUNORUBICIN HCL. This helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.

DAUNORUBICIN HCL WARNING:
Daunorubicin must only be given into a vein through other IV fluids. Do not inject DAUNORUBICIN HCL into the muscle (IM) or just beneath the skin (subcutaneously). Notify the doctor immediately if redness, pain, and swelling occurs at, or around, the injection site. Daunorubicin may cause heart problems (including heart failure) or bone marrow suppression. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop an irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the hands or feet, easy bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection such as fever, unusual fatigue, or persistent sore throat. Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems before starting treatment with DAUNORUBICIN HCL. You may require smaller doses of daunorubicin.

DAUNORUBICIN HCL USES:
Daunorubicin is used to treat leukemia.

OTHER USES OF DAUNORUBICIN HCL:
DAUNORUBICIN HCL may also be used to treat different types of cancers .

DAUNORUBICIN HCL PRECAUTIONS:
DAUNORUBICIN HCL must not be used by women who are or may become pregnant or while nursing. Because DAUNORUBICIN HCL can affect the production of sperm in men, a reliable form of birth control is recommended while taking DAUNORUBICIN HCL. Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing blood disorders, liver disease or heart disease. Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.

DAUNORUBICIN HCL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

DAUNORUBICIN HCL NOTES:
DAUNORUBICIN HCL can lower your body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose without first washing your hands. Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine. Regular doctor visits are important. Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

MISSED DAUNORUBICIN HCL DOSE:
Do not double dose if missed. Contact your doctor.

DAUNORUBICIN HCL STORAGE:
Refrigerate piggyback or infusion device. Warm to room temperature before infusing. Check expiration date. Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.