Doxorubicin (Plain)

Uses

Doxorubicin (Plain) is used in the treatment of blood cancer.

How it Works

How Doxorubicin (Plain) works Doxorubicin (Plain) is an anti-cancer medication. It functions by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme called topoisomerase II, which is involved in the DNA replication of cancer cells. Additionally, it generates harmful chemicals known as free radicals that cause DNA damage. This process slows the growth of cancer cells and ultimately leads to their destruction.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Doxorubicin (Plain) include vomiting, hair loss, nausea, diarrhea, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), anemia (low number of red blood cells), abdominal pain, decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), and heart failure.

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