Pirarubicin
Pirarubicin
Pirarubicin (pronounced: pee-rah-roo-bee-sin) is a type of anthracycline chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of various types of cancer. It is a derivative of the drug doxorubicin, and is also known by its trade name, Therarubicin.
Etymology
The name "Pirarubicin" is derived from the Latin pirum meaning pear (referring to the shape of the molecule) and rubicin from rubicund, meaning red (referring to the color of the drug).
Usage
Pirarubicin is used in the treatment of a variety of cancers, including breast cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and bladder cancer. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Side Effects
Like all chemotherapy drugs, Pirarubicin has potential side effects. These can include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue. More serious side effects can include heart damage, low blood cell counts, and infection.
Related Terms
- Anthracycline: A type of chemotherapy drug that interferes with the DNA inside cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing.
- Doxorubicin: A chemotherapy drug from which Pirarubicin is derived. It is used to treat different types of cancer, including breast cancer, bladder cancer, and certain types of leukemia and lymphoma.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pirarubicin
- Wikipedia's article - Pirarubicin
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