Caelyx (Doxorubicin)

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Brand Name: Caelyx

Generic Name: Doxorubicin

Manufacturer/Agent: Essex (schering - Plough)

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 2mg/10ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 53,644.55

Retail Price: @ KES 71,526.07

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Class: Cytotoxic Antibiotics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Adriamycin

Molecular Formulae: C27H29NO11.HCl = 580.0

Precautions: Heart disease. mouth ulceration. bone marrow depression. im or sc administration. care in hepatic impairment.

Indications/Uses: Acute leukaemias, lymphomas sarcomas; 1.2-2.4mg/kg iv every 3 weeks.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. bone marrow depression. alopecia.

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