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Daunomycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Blood Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Daunomycin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Daunomycin include Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth). Some other side effects of Daunomycin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Daunomycin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Daunomycin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Daunomycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Daunomycin related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Daunomycin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Daunomycin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Daunomycin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Daunomycin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Daunomycin safe for pregnant women?
Daunomycin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Daunomycin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Daunomycin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Daunomycin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Daunomycin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Daunomycin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Daunomycin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Daunomycin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Daunomycin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Daunomycin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Daunomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daunomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Daunomycin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Daunomycin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Daunomycin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Daunomycin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Daunomycin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Daunomycin
Taking Daunomycin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Daunomycin
Taking alcohol with Daunomycin can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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