Doxorubicin Hcl Liposome Injection

Doxorubicin liposomal is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Doxorubicin liposomal is used to treat ovarian cancer, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma.

Doxorubicin liposomal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Doxorubicin liposomal is a cancer medication.

Doxorubicin liposomal may increase the risk of heart or liver problems. Before you receive doxorubicin liposomal, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver disease.

Doxorubicin liposomal can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, or have a headache, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to doxorubicin.

To make sure doxorubicin liposomal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney or liver disease;
• heart disease; or
• bone marrow suppression.

Tell your doctor about all other cancer medicines or radiation treatments you have received in the past.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use doxorubicin liposomal if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control while you are using this medication and for at least a few months after your treatment ends.

It is not known whether doxorubicin liposomal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about doxorubicin liposomal.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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