(eye-duh-ROO-bi-sin)
Idarubicin (Idamycin®) is a medication that is used in the treatment of certain types of leukemias.
Idarubicin is given by intravenous (IV) infusion in the hospital.
Show All- Due to possible discoloration of tears, contacts should not be worn when the drug is administered and for several days after administration.
- Due to possible heart effects later, the total cumulative dose over time of this medication will be followed closely. Heart function studies will also be followed.
- Use precaution when changing your child's diapers or soiled linens for 48 hours after a dose - use gloves during this time to avoid contact with the medication.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Temporary red-pink discoloration of urine can occur for up to 48 hours after a dose
- Discoloration of tears
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bone Marrow depression
- Hair loss
- Allergic reactions
- Rash
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Damage to the skin if the medication leaks from a vein
- Worsens side effects caused by radiation
- Facial flushing during the infusion of the medication
- Difficulty breathing
- Pain or irritation at the site of injection
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
