Daunorubicin

Daunorubicin is used for:

Treating certain types of cancer. It may be used in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Daunorubicin is a cytotoxic agent. It works by preventing the cancer cell from reproducing, which results in death of the cancer cell.

Do NOT use Daunorubicin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Daunorubicin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Daunorubicin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Daunorubicin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have bone marrow depression, heart disease, gout, or liver or kidney problems, or if you have taken Daunorubicin before

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Daunorubicin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Certain medicines that act upon the liver (eg, methotrexate) or cyclosporine because the actions and side effects of Daunorubicin may be increased
• Trastuzumab because the risk of heart problems may be increased
• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the effectiveness may be decreased and the risk of seizures may be increased by Daunorubicin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Daunorubicin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Daunorubicin :

Use Daunorubicin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Daunorubicin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
• If Daunorubicin contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Daunorubicin , contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Daunorubicin .

Important safety information:

• If nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite occurs, ask your doctor or pharmacist for ways to lessen these effects.
• If you get Daunorubicin on your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
• Daunorubicin may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Daunorubicin may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
• Daunorubicin causes the urine to turn red. This is harmless and not a cause for concern.
• Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while you are using Daunorubicin .
• LAB TESTS, including blood cell counts; heart, liver, and kidney function tests; and uric acid levels, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Daunorubicin with caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, such as heart problems.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Daunorubicin may cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Daunorubicin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Daunorubicin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Daunorubicin .

Possible side effects of Daunorubicin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Daunorubicin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Daunorubicin at home, store Daunorubicin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Daunorubicin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Daunorubicin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Daunorubicin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Daunorubicin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.