Doxorubicin : How to Use - Adriamycin PFS, Adriamycin RDF, Rubex

Doxorubicin - Systemic

Brand Names

Adriamycin PFS, Adriamycin RDF, Rubex Doxorubicin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Doxorubicin is sometimes given together with certain other medication. If you are receiving a combination of medication, it is important that you receive each one at the proper time. If you are taking some of these medication by mouth, ask your health care professional to help you plan a way to take them at the right times.

While you are using this drug, your family doctor may want you to drink extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.

Doxorubicin often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the medication, even if you begin to feel ill. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.

Dosage

The dose of doxorubicin will be various for various diseaseds. The dose that is using may depend on a number of things, including what the drug is being using for, the patient's body size and whether or not other medication are also being taken If you are receiving doxorubicin at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . If you have any questions about the proper dose of doxorubicin, ask your family doctor.