Doxorubicin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 14.02.2022

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Definition
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Substance from the group of cytostatic drugs (anthracyclines).

Half-life
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30–33 h

Indication
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Lymphomas, leukemias, solid tumors; Kaposi's sarcoma.

Dosage and method of use
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40-75 mg/m2 KO i.v. every 3-4 weeks Maximum cumulative dose 550 mg/m2 KO.

Notice! Under therapy and up to 3 months afterwards, women and men must practice effective contraception!

Undesirable effects
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Dermatologic complications:

Other:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Liver damage
  • Hyperuricemia
  • Spermatogenesis and ovulation disorders
  • Hematopoiesis disorders
  • Cardiotoxicity (cardiomyopathy).

Interactions
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See Table 1.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy, nursing.

Preparations
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Adriblastine, DOXO-cell, Doxorubicin, Ribodoxo-L

Literature
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  1. Lybaek D et al (2006) Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides. Acta Derm Venereol 86: 545-547

Tables
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Main interactions of Doxorubicin

Acetylcysteine

Cardiotoxicity ↓

Anthracyclines

Cardiotoxicity ↑

Antihistamines

Cardiotoxicity ↓

Cyclophosphamide

Cardiotoxicity ↑

Cytarabine

Intestinal necrosis

Digoxin

Cardiotoxicity ↓

Phenobarbital

Doxorubicin effect ↓

Verapamil

Cardiotoxicity ↓

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Last updated on: 14.02.2022