Daunorubicin (daunorubicin HCl)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: Daunorubicin is used to treat leukemia and other cancers. It belongs to a class of drugs known as anthracyclines and works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Generic name: daunorubicin HCl
Pronunciation: (dawn-oh-REWB-eh-sin)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Daunorubicin:

  • Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
  • Acute Monocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
  • Erythroid Leukemia

Also known as: Acute Granulocytic Leukemia, Acute Leukemic Myelosis, Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Acute Lymphogenous Leukemia, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, M6 Type, Acute Non-Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia, Erythremic Myelosis, Erythroleukemia, Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Monocytic Leukemia, Promyelocytic Leukemia, Schilling's Leukemia.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data