Daunotec 20 Mg Injection

Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin)

What Is The Generic Name For Daunotec 20 Mg Injection:

Daunorubicin is the generic version for Daunotec 20 mg Injection

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

• Daunotec  

About Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin)

Daunotec 20 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Daunorubicin, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Cipla, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Daunotec 20 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Daunotec 20 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Daunorubicin, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

Daunotec 20 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Blood Cancer

How Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin) Works:

Daunotec 20 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Daunorubicin is an anti-cancer medication which works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Before You Use Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Daunorubicin
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

You should not take Daunotec 20 mg Injection if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Liver/ Kidney disease
• Are patient with high blood pressure (manifest arterial hypertension)
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Injection
• Have liver disease
• Have scheduled radiation therapy or X-ray of the chest area
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have kidney disease
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Daunotec 20 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Daunorubicin, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Daunotec 20 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

How Much Of The Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin) to Be Used:

As Daunotec 20 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Daunotec 20 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer time than suggested by doctor.

How To Take The Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

Daunotec 20 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Daunotec 20 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

You are always advised to take Daunotec 20 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

Overdose:

You must seek emergency medical attention and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Daunotec 20 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by your doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly recommended to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medication to make up for the missed dosage. Since Daunotec 20 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Daunotec 20 Mg Injection (Daunorubicin):

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Low blood platelets
• Ulcer
• Infection
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
• Fatigue
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Mucosal inflammation
• Febrile neutropenia
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Breathing difficulty

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Daunotec 20 mg Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects and/ or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your physician if you are taking other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Herceptin
• Adriamycin
• Aloxi
• Cytarabine
• Adalimumab
• Amiodarone
• BCG Vaccine
• Cabozantinib
• Certolizumab 
• Deferiprone
• Dexamethasone  
• Ketorolac  
• Moxifloxacin
• Efavirenz 

It can also interact with following disease condition:

• Congestive heart failure
• Myelosuppression

Warning And Precaution:

Daunotec 20 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver/kidney disease
• You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• It is not recommended for use in children, adolescents and old age people
• You must frequently examine complete blood-count (blood cells, proteins, and hemoglobin), kidney, liver and heart function
• You must undergo careful examination of functioning of the heart as this medicine is known to cause life-threatening heart problems due to damage to heart muscles (myocardium)
• You must monitor worsening of infections and development of life-threatening infections (e.g. viral infections like herpes zoster) as this medicine is known to suppress the activity of the immune system
• You must use effective method of contraception while using and after 12 months after your last treatment with Daunorubicin
• You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine
• You must always consult with your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Daunotec 20 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than recommended by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Daunotec 20 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injections are intact and not damaged while storing.