Pelodox 20 Mg Injection

Description

About Pelodox 20 mg Injection

Pelodox 20 mg Injection contains doxorubicin hydrochloride, a cytotoxic medicine of the anthracycline class. It is supplied as a vial for intravenous use and is administered by a doctor or nurse, never self-administered.

How it works

Doxorubicin interferes with the DNA inside rapidly dividing cells and inhibits topoisomerase II, an enzyme cells need in order to copy their DNA. This stops cancer cells from multiplying. Because the medicine also affects healthy fast-dividing cells, treatment is given in supervised cycles with blood monitoring.

What it is used for

Doxorubicin is used in the treatment of a range of cancers, including breast cancer, lymphomas, leukaemias, soft-tissue and bone sarcomas, and certain other solid tumours. It is usually given in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, following a regimen chosen by the treating oncologist.

Important safety information

Doxorubicin can affect the heart muscle, and the total dose a person receives over their lifetime is limited for this reason. Heart function is usually checked before and during treatment. The medicine lowers blood cell counts, which increases the risk of infection, bleeding and anaemia. It must be given into a vein carefully, as leakage into surrounding tissue causes serious local injury. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, any heart or liver problems, and if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

This is a prescription-only medicine. It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, who will decide whether it is suitable for you and at what dose.