Doxil (Doxorubicin Hcl Liposome Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Doxil Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Doxil (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) is used to treat metastatic ovarian cancer and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. It is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Common side effects include body aches/pains, headache, nausea or vomiting (may be severe), constipation, diarrhea, stomach upset, and loss of appetite. It may also cause urine, tears, and sweat to have a reddish-orange color. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.

Doxil is only administered under the supervision of a physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Dose and frequency of treatment depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Doxil may interact with "live" vaccines. Other drugs may also interact with Doxil. Talk to your doctor before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, or supplements. Doxil is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. Men and women should use two effective forms of birth control (e.g., condoms and birth control pills) while being treated with Doxil and for some time afterward. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Doxil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

DOXIL® (doxorubicin HCl) Structural Formula Illustration

Ovarian Cancer

DOXIL (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) is indicated for the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer whose disease has progressed or recurred after platinum-based chemotherapy.

AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma

DOXIL (doxorubicin hcl liposome injection) is indicated for the treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in patients after failure of prior systemic chemotherapy or intolerance to such therapy.

Multiple Myeloma

DOXIL (doxorubicin hcl liposome injection) in combination with bortezomib is indicated for the treat...

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What is Doxil Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Doxil Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience all of the following serious side effects from doxorubicin liposomal, contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection);
congestive heart failure (difficulty breathing, fluid retention, chest pain);
irregular heartbeats;
tissue or vein r...

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What is Doxil Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Doxil Consumer Information: Uses

Liposomal doxorubicin is an anthracycline-type chemotherapy drug that is used alone or with other treatments/medications to treat certain types of cancer (e.g., ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, multiple myeloma). It works by slowing or stopping cancer cell growth.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescrib...

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