Daunorubicin FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Daunorubicin?
It's a chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer like acute myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
What's Daunorubicin (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by either doing one of two things, slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells by blocking a necessary enzyme known as topo isomerase 2.
Daunorubicin Dosage
There exists a lifetime, or cumulative dose limitation, varying between 400 to 550 mg for adults. If you exceed these doses, the patient may experience a heart attack.
Cost / Price of Daunorubicin
Its intravenous solution costs about $146 for a supply of 4 milliliters.
Daunorubicin Generic
It's the generic name for the trade name drug Cerubidine.
Daunorubicin Side Effects
Potential side effects include the following:
- higher danger of infection
- breathlessness
- bruising
- nosebleeds or bleeding gums
- allergic reaction
- uncommon exhaustion
- fast weight gain
- dry mouth
- trouble swallowing or talking
- swelling in ankles or feet
- red urine
