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Use and Dosing

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Primary breast cancer involving axillary node tumor

Pre-existing bone marrow depression

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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on serum creatinine)

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:D

Breastfeeding: Epirubicin is excreted in the milk of rats; it is unknown whether it is excreted in human milk. As many drugs, including other anthracyclines, are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, manufacturer advises to discontinue nursing prior to taking this drug.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

epirubicin (generic)

Ellence

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

epirubicin (generic)

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

epirubicin (generic)

Pharmorubicin

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

epirubicin (generic)

Pharmorubicin


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Classification

Hematology/Oncology

Antineoplastics
Anthracyclines