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epirubicin

This drug can be used as adjuvant (additional) therapy for primary breast cancer.

Side effects

This drug may cause myelosuppression (blood problems), cardiotoxicity (heart problems), alopecia (hair loss), mucositis (inflammation), Gl disturbances(upset stomach)

FAQs

What is epirubicin used for?

It is used in treatment of cancers.

Epirubicin is said to be a vesicant substance; what does it mean?

It means that epirubicin is a substance that has the potential to seep out of the blood vessels and cause blistering in tissues.

How is this medicine taken?

It is taken intravenously (within the vein) and under the supervision of a medical facilitator only.

Does it result in any disturbance in the body, if so then what should be done about it?

Epirubicin is reported to affect blood cell count and liver functions soon after the patient starts to use it, hence some lab tests are regularly performed for its sake. Incentives are taken if any disturbance is found.

Is it okay to walk or perform any exercise immediately after consuming the drug?

No, it is not. The drug is reported to make one dizzy and lose focus for some time after it is consumed. You are advised to wait for a few hours before resuming such activities.

Medicines containing epirubicin

Anthracin 10mg

By Atco

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.670

Anthracin 50mg

By Atco

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.2500

E-Rubicin 10mg

By Pharmadic

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.670

E-Rubicin 50mg

By Pharmadic

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.3450

Farmorubicin 10mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 Ampx5ml

Rs.1047.14

Farmorubicin 50mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 Ampx25ml

Rs.3635.42

Farmorubicin 10mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 Vialx5ml

Rs.788.39

Farmorubicin 50mg

By Pfizer

Pack size: 1 Vialx25ml

Rs.4829