Product Description

Doxulip 20mg Injection is an anticancer medication that contains the active constituent doxorubicin encapsulated in a closed lipid sphere (liposome).  Cancer is a disease in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. This medication is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, multiple myeloma (cancer of white blood cell called plasma cell) and AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma. 

People with HIV infection have the highest risk of Kaposi’s sarcoma (cancer that forms in the lining of the lymph and blood vessels). Doxulip 20mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children.

Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. It is important to tell your doctor if you are allergic to peanuts or soya if you are receiving medicines for heart or liver disorders, have diabetes, Kaposi’s sarcoma or oral problems before taking Doxulip 20mg Injection.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Fever, tiredness, bruising or bleeding
• Severe diarrhea, sores in mouth, nausea, vomiting
• Lung infections, shortness of breath
• Severe stomach pain
• Severe weakness

Common:

• Low blood cell counts
• Hair loss
• Decreased appetite
• Skin rashes
• Pain in the muscles and joints
• Constipation
• Feeling confused, difficulty sleeping
• Headache, dizziness, sleepiness
• Change in taste
• High or low blood pressure
• Excessive sweating
• Pain when passing urine

Storage

Do not freeze,Store in a refrigerator 2 - 8℃