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Idarubicin ( eye-da-RUE-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer, including leukemia. Idarubicin seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by Idarubicin, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used. Before you begin treatment with Idarubicin, you and your doctor should talk about the good Idarubicin will do as well as the risks of using it. Idarubicin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Idarubicin to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein. Idarubicin is used to treat: acute myelocytic leukemia Idarubicin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Idarubicin is a type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - Idamycin - Idarubicin |