Doxil (DOXOrubicin HCl Liposomal)

Alternate Name: Doxil

Description: Doxil is prescribed for the treatment of ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma. The generic version of Doxil is doxorubicin liposomal. On average, a supply of 10 ml, 2 mg/ml Doxil intravenous dispersion cost about $1,234. Get up to 80% discount when you use our LowerMyRx coupon card on your next purchase of Doxil at any participating pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 2 MG/ML

Warnings: Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine and for 6 months after treatment ends. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have received previous cancer medicine or radiation treatment. This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart damageInfusion reaction, which may be life-threateningHand-foot syndromeCancer of the mouth This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your urine color may change to red or orange after you receive the injection. This is normal and nothing to worry about. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine and for 6 months after treatment ends., Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have received previous cancer medicine or radiation treatment., This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart damageInfusion reaction, which may be life-threateningHand-foot syndromeCancer of the mouth, This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children., Your urine color may change to red or orange after you receive the injection. This is normal and nothing to worry about., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.