Dauneon 20mg Injection
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Daunorubicin (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Dauneon 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of blood cancer (leukemia). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Dauneon 20mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It might be given as a single therapy or in combination with some other medication. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Dauneon 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Quick Tips
Dauneon 20mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor. Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood. You may be monitored with ECG before and after starting the treatment. Let your doctor know if you experience fever, chills and some kind of infection during the treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dauneon 20mg Injection a vesicant?
Yes, Dauneon 20mg Injection is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause severe tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Dauneon 20mg Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) if injected.
What is Dauneon 20mg Injection used for?
Dauneon 20mg Injection is used in combination with other cancer medications to manage the progression of various blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia.
How is Dauneon 20mg Injection administered?
Dauneon 20mg Injection is a solution or powder for intravenous administration (IV) along with other chemotherapy medications. It must be given by a cancer specialist, known as an oncologist, in a hospital or clinic setting.
How often is Dauneon 20mg Injection given?
The frequency and duration of Dauneon 20mg Injection treatment are determined based on the patient's specific needs. These factors include other medications being administered, individual response to treatment, and type of cancer. A discussion with your doctor is essential for understanding this.
How does Dauneon 20mg Injection work?
Dauneon 20mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication belonging to the anthracycline class, which are cytotoxic antibiotics. While the precise mechanism of action remains unclear, it's believed that multiple processes affecting DNA and cell division disrupt cancer cells.
