MEDONEFARMA

EPIRUBICIN (CONC. FOR INFUSION)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Epirubicin is an anthracycline antibiotic that prevents cells from copying their DNA and making RNA and proteins. This slows or stops the growth of cancer cells. It used to treat breast cancer and other types of cancer.

CHEMICAL NAME

(8S,10S)-10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-5,12-

Brand Names

Ellence, Pharmorubicin

Category

Oncology (anthracycline)

DOSAGE FORM

Injection: 200mg per100mL (2mg/ml) in a single-dose for Intravenous use.

INDICATIONS

Itis indicated as a component of adjuvant therapy in patients with evidence of axillary node tumor involvement following resection of primary breast cancer.

NDC CODE

10139-061-01, 10139-061-25

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

  • Shelf life: 3 years (36 months)when frozen.
  • Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C). Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Anti-infectives

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