Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (/dɒksəˈruːbɪsɪn/), also known as Adriamycin, is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of various types of cancer. It is an anthracycline antibiotic that works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Etymology
The name "Doxorubicin" is derived from the genus name of the bacterium from which it was isolated, Streptomyces peucetius. The "rubicin" part of the name is a reference to its red color.
Usage
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride is used to treat various types of cancer, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and certain types of leukemia and lymphoma. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. More serious side effects can include heart problems, liver problems, and blood disorders.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy
- Cancer
- Anthracycline
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Lung cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Mouth sores
- Heart problems
- Liver problems
- Blood disorders
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
- Wikipedia's article - Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
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