Doxorubicin liposomal
Generic name: doxorubicin liposomal [ DOX-oh-ROO-bi-sin-LYE-poe-SOE-mal ]
Brand names: Doxil, Lipodox, Lipodox 50
Dosage form: intravenous dispersion (2 mg/mL)
Drug class:Antibiotics / antineoplastics
What is doxorubicin liposomal?
Doxorubicin liposomal is used to treat ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma.
Doxorubicin liposomal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Doxorubicin liposomal 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 doxorubicin liposomal should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Doxorubicin liposomal can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using doxorubicin liposomal.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because doxorubicin liposomal can harm an unborn baby.
Doxorubicin liposomal may also cause early menopause, depending on your age when you receive this medicine. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
How is doxorubicin liposomal given?
Doxorubicin liposomal is given as an infusion into a vein. A healt...
