DOXORUBICIN HCL

Drug Name: DOXORUBICIN HCL

DOXORUBICIN HCL DESCRIPTION:
DOXORUBICIN - INJECTION (dox-oh-REW-beh-sin)

COMMON DOXORUBICIN HCL BRAND NAME(S):
Adriamycin, Rubex

DOXORUBICIN HCL SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common side effects. Taking the medication on an empty stomach 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. DOXORUBICIN 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 immediately 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, fast or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, wheezing, 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, itchy skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DOXORUBICIN HCL:
DOXORUBICIN HCL: This is a potent medication. Use it exactl