Idarubicin
Generic name: idarubicin [ EYE-da-ROO-bi-sin ]
Brand names: Idamycin PFS, Idamycin
Dosage form: intravenous solution (1 mg/mL)
Drug class:Antibiotics / antineoplastics
What is idarubicin?
Idarubicin is used in combination chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer.
Idarubicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Idarubicin can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or new signs of infection (fever, chills, tiredness).
Idarubicin may cause dangerous effects on your heart, especially if you have heart problems, if you have received certain cancer drugs in the past, or if you are over 60.
Seek medical attention right away if you have chest pain, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, swelling, or rapid weight gain.
Before taking this medicine
Idarubicin may cause dangerous effects on your heart. especially if you have heart problems, if you have received certain cancer drugs in the past, or if you are over 60.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
radiation treatment;
chemotherapy with doxorubicin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, idarubicin, or mitoxantrone;
bone marrow suppression;
liver or kidney disease;
gout;
anemia (low red blood cells); or
sepsis (a severe reaction to an infection).
It is not known whether idarubicin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
How is idarubicin given?
Idarubicin is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Idarubicin is usually given together with other cancer medicines. You may be given other medications to prevent nausea, vomiting, or infections.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when idarubicin is injected.
If any of this medication accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Idarubicin can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. You will need frequent medical tests. Your liver, kidney, and heart function may also need to be checked.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions ...
