Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Doxorubicin Injection
Doxorubicin Injection
| Generic name | Doxorubicin Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Anthracycline antibiotic (topoisomerase II inhibitor) |
| Forms | Injection |
Doxorubicin is a powerful chemotherapy medicine given by injection into a vein. It is made from a type of bacteria and belongs to a group of cancer medicines called anthracyclines. It is sometimes called the 'red devil' because of its bright red color.
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