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Rubex is a nausea and vomiting agent which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti nausea drug

Brands

Adriamycin • DOXOPEG • Caelyx • Adriblastina • Rubexet • Doxolip

Generic Drug

Doxorubicin

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Alopecia
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Facial flushing
Reduced appetite

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