Generic name:doxorubicin liposomal [ DOX-oh-ROO-bi-sin-LYE-poe-SOE-mal ]
Drug class:Antibiotics / antineoplastics
What is Doxil?
Doxil is used to treat ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma.
Doxil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Doxil may cause dangerous effects on your heart. Call your doctor at once if you feel very weak or tired, or have fast heartbeats, shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), or swelling in your ankles or feet.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have side effects during the injection, such as fever, chills, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, chest pain or tightness, fast heartbeats, swelling in your face, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nails.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to doxorubicin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney or liver disease;
heart disease; or
radiation treatment to your chest.
Tell your doctor about all other cancer medicines or radiation treatments you have received in the past.
Long-term use of doxorubicin liposomal may increase your risk of developing certain other types of mouth cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Both men and women using Doxil should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Doxil can harm an un...
