Question 1

what is the definition or description of: adriamycin (doxorubicin) allergy?

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Intolerance: A person is considered to have allergy to a medication if there is a sudden reaction(unexpected). The reactions to medicines typically manifest as a skin hives or a skin rash often associated WITH ITCHING. A drop in blood pressure and difficulty with breathing can also occur with severe forms of allergy called Anaphylaxis

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: doxil (liposomal doxorubicin) allergy?

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Doxil: Doxil is a chemotherapy medication. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  See:  http://www.rxlist.com/doxil-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Question 3

why does doxorubicin (cancer drug) have a greater effect on heart?

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Myocyte damage: Adriamycin ( doxorubicin ) originally derived from bacteria, an antibiotic used in cancer treatment  can damage cardiac myocytes by interfering oxygen transport  inside the cell ,  (by decreasing in mitochondrial oxidative phasphorylation ),  by simple words choking heart muscle cells. It is dose related..

Question 4

can you tell me about the long term side effects from the chemotherapy drugs adriamycin (doxorubicin) and cytoxin?

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TWO MAJOR ONES: Adriamycin (doxorubicin) and Cytoxan is a great combination regimen used in breast cancer.  The major long term side effects for both  of these drugs is secondary leukemias, risk is around 1%. For adriamycin (doxorubicin)  there is a concern for cardiotoxicity, but risk rises with cumulative dose. Risk is less than 10%.  Patients get an echocardiogram or muga scan prior to therapy to evaluate heart status. Talk to your md.

Question 5

how can vincristine and doxorubicin be fatal to a cell?

Accepted Answer

They are/Bind to nuc: They bind to nuclear elements and stop dna synthesis which leads to cell death.

Question 6

do you need a prescription for adriamycin (doxorubicin)?

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Adriamycin (doxorubicin): Yes, Adriamycin (doxorubicin) requires a prescription.

Question 7

what is the action of vincristine and doxorubicin and why can they be fatal to a cell?

Accepted Answer

Both drugs: Are . 40 years of use. Vincristine, a vinca alkaloid, inhibits the mitotic spindle needed to draw chromosomes apart during cell division. Cancer cells divide more often. Adria intercalates between dna strands preveneting replication and trtanscription: reading dna to make new stuff.

Question 8

what is the side effect of doxorubicin?

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Several effects: Doxorubicin is a powerful medication used in chemotherapy to treat cancer. Like many chemotherapy drugs, it causes side effects including hair loss. The dose has to be managed carefully to avoid damage to the heart. If you have cancer that requires this medication, your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits in more detail. No one is given this medication unless it's really needed.

Question 9

who should not take adriamycin (doxorubicin)?

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Adriamycin (doxorubicin): “Doxorubicin HCl is contraindicated in patients with: Severe myocardial insufficiency,  Recent (occurring within the past 4–6 weeks) myocardial infarction, Severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression,  Severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL) &amp; Severe hypersensitivity reaction to Doxorubicin HCl including anaphylaxis/” See:

Question 10

what is the generic form of adriamycin (doxorubicin)?

Accepted Answer

Adriamycin (doxorubicin): Doxorubicin is brand name of the generic Adriamycin (doxorubicin).

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