Doxorex 10 Injection Information

Doxorex 10 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxorex 10 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Doxorex 10 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Doxorex 10 Injection include Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Doxorex 10 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Doxorex 10 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Doxorex 10 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doxorex 10 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Doxorex 10 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doxorex 10 Injection in conditions like Heart Failure. Some other conditions that can be affected by Doxorex 10 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Doxorex 10 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxorex 10 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Doxorex Benefits & Uses
Doxorex Dosage & How to Take
Doxorex Side Effects
Doxorex Related Warnings
Doxorex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Doxorex
Doxorex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Doxorex 10 Injection Benefits & Uses

Doxorex 10 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Doxorex 10 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 110 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Doxorex 10 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxorex 10 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Doxorex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Doxorex 10 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Doxorex. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Doxorex 10 Injection on the Kidneys?

Doxorex does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxorex 10 Injection on the Liver?

Doxorex can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Doxorex 10 Injection on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Doxorex. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Doxorex 10 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxorex 10 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Neutropenia
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Doxorex 10 Injection

Is this Doxorex 10 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Doxorex 10 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Doxorex 10 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Doxorex 10 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Doxorex 10 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Doxorex 10 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxorex 10 Injection

Taking Doxorex 10 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxorex 10 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Doxorex 10 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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