Epirubicin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ellence, Pharmorubicin PFS
CategoryDescriptionEpirubicin (ep-ee-ROO-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics.
It is used to treat some kinds of cancers of the breast; lung; lymph system;
stomach; and ovaries. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer,
as determined by your doctor.
Epirubicin seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are
then eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal body cells
may also be affected by epirubicin, other effects will also occur. Some of
these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like
hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not
occur until months or years after the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with epirubicin, you and your doctor should
talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Epirubicin is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your
doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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