Adriamycin is a prescription drug used to treat several types of cancer (such as breast and lung cancer). This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Adriamycin, explaining how the drug works to combat cancer and listing some possible side effects.
Some common Adriamycin side effects include nausea, hair loss, and weight gain. This eMedTV Web page lists other common side effects of Adriamycin, as well as some serious side effects to report to your doctor (like seizures or difficulty breathing).
This eMedTV resource describes Adriamycin's uses, such as treating several types of cancer, including bladder cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. This page also discusses Adriamycin uses in children and possible off-label uses of the drug.
This eMedTV article lists factors that can affect your Adriamycin dosage (such as your weight) and offers some general tips on taking the drug. This page also explains that the cancer medication is often administered intravenously once a month.
This eMedTV page explains that if you take Herceptin, Taxol, or Cytoxan along with Adriamycin, drug interactions can potentially occur. This page discusses other drugs that can interact with Adriamycin and describes the problems that can occur.
Adriamycin can increase your risk of congestive heart failure or other heart problems. This eMedTV article provides other Adriamycin warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking the drug while pregnant.
At this time, generic Adriamycin is available and is manufactured by several companies. This eMedTV resource explains why the FDA has assigned an "AP" rating to the drug and what this means when compared to the brand-name medication.
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