Daunomycin 20Mg Inj is an antineoplastic medicine used in the treatment of cancer. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. Daunomycin 20Mg Inj helps to induce remission of nonlymphocytic leukemia (myelogenous, monocytic, erythroid) and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is the cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow and reduces the body’s ability to fight infections.

Daunomycin 20Mg Inj contains Daunorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Thus, Daunomycin 20Mg Inj stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes cancer cell death.

Daunomycin 20Mg Inj may cause certain side effects such as vomiting, nausea, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, fever, chills, and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects of Daunomycin 20Mg Inj do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Daunomycin 20Mg Inj is a parenteral preparation and will be administered by the oncology doctor. Hence, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of the condition.

Daunomycin 20Mg Inj should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other component present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj. Daunomycin 20Mg Inj is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have /had any pre-existing liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol consumption with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj as it may increase the risk of liver damage. This medicine may be recommended for use in children only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Daunomycin 20Mg Inj contains Daunorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Thus, Daunomycin 20Mg Inj stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Mouth ulcers
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Injection site reactions
• Pain at the site of injection

Daunomycin 20Mg Inj should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other component present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj. Daunomycin 20Mg Inj is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have /had any pre-existing liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol consumption with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Daunomycin 20Mg Inj may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out. If you are about to receive any vaccinations, inform your doctor that you are taking Daunomycin 20Mg Inj as it may cause infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Daunomycin 20Mg Inj may interact with medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis (mesalazine, olsalazine), anti-inflammatory drugs (sulfasalazine), aminoglycosides (gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin), cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine.

Drug-Food Interactions: Daunomycin 20Mg Inj may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj as it may increase the risk of liver damage.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease before starting treatment with Daunomycin 20Mg Inj.

• MESALAZINE
• OLSALAZINE
• SULFASALAZINE
• GENTAMICIN
• NEOMYCIN
• AMIKACIN
• CHOLERA VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE

• Maintain a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients and low-fat proteins like lean meats, fish and poultry.
• Drink plenty of water daily while taking Daunomycin 20Mg Inj as some cancer therapies may cause dehydration.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight.
• Regularly wash your hands and avoid contact with people having infections.
• Quit smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Daunomycin 20Mg Inj to monitor the number and type of cells in the blood and liver functioning.

Acute lymphocytic leukemia: It is a type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It increases the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The symptoms include fever, enlarged liver, bone or joint pain, shortness of breath, weakness, and bleeding from gums or bruises.