Is Adriamycin hazardous?
CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. Harmful if swallowed. May cause CANCER. May cause heritable genetic damage.
What is the cost of doxorubicin?
The cost for doxorubicin intravenous solution (2 mg/mL) is around $16 for a supply of 5 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit….Intravenous Solution.
| Quantity | Per unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 milliliters | $3.12 – $3.95 | $15.62 – $19.75 |
| 10 milliliters | $2.07 – $3.60 | $20.72 – $36.02 |
Can Adriamycin cause liver damage?
(Among 284 patients with various malignancies treated with doxorubicin in various dose regimens, major toxicities were bone marrow suppression, alopecia, oral ulcers, fever, anorexia and diarrhea and delayed cardiac effects; “no significant change in liver or renal function…was attributed to Adriamycin”).
What does Adriamycin do to the heart?
Cardiotoxicity is one of the most common potential long-term side effects of Adriamycin. Cardiotoxicity means permanent damage to the muscles of the heart or the functioning of the heart.