GENERIC NAME: IDARUBICIN - INJECTION (eye-duh-REWB-eh-sin)
BRAND NAME(S): Idamycin
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WARNING: This medication must be given slowly and directly into a vein (IV) through other intravenous (IV) fluids. Do not inject this medication into the muscle (IM) or just beneath the skin (subcutaneously). If this medication accidentally leaks into surrounding tissue, the skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged. Notify the doctor immediately if redness, pain, or swelling occurs at (or around) the injection site. Idarubicin may cause heart problems (including heart failure) or bone marrow suppression. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop an irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, swelling of the hands or feet, easy bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection such as fever, unusual fatigue, or persistent sore throat. People with current heart conditions or people who have been treated with similar drugs (anthracyclines) are at greater risk for heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems before starting treatment with this medication. You may require smaller doses of idarubicin. Idarubicin is to be used only under close medical supervision. Your doctor will monitor your progress and laboratory tests will be performed while using this medication.
USES: This medication is an anticancer drug used in combination with other medications for the treatment of leukemia.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein over 10 to 15 minutes by a health care professional. Continue using this medication for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or headache. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. You may experience redness, irritation or pain at the injection site. Inform your doctor of this. This medication may cause temporary hair loss (alopecia). When the medication is stopped, hair growth will return. Notify your doctor if you develop: severe stomach pain, skin rash, chest pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, breathing trouble, tingling of the hands or feet, mouth sores. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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