Daunorubicin or Daunomycin
(daw-noe-ROO-bi-sin)
Definition | Special instructions | Missed dose | Side effects | Warning signs | Contact us
What is daunorubicin (daunomycin)?
Daunorubicin (daunomycin) is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer. It is available as an injectable medication.
Special Instructions
- Daunorubicin (daunomycin) is usually given in the hospital or clinic.
- Heart failure may occur years after treatment of this drug.
- Ask your child's doctor about what signs and symptoms you should look for and what test should be performed on your child before, during and after therapy.
- Daunorubicin (daunomycin) may cause a red discoloration of your child's urine, tears, and/or sweat for 24 to 48 hours after the dose is given.
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, tiredness and muscle weakness) may occur 2 to 7 days after giving the drug and persist for 1 to 3 weeks.
- Daunorubicin (daunomycin) may cause pain and swelling around the site where it is being given to your child. Inform a nurse or physician immediately if this occurs.
- 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.
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If a dose is missed
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
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Side effects
Contact your child's doctor if symptoms persist or become bothersome:
- Hair loss
- Itching
- Loss of appetite
- Sore throat/mouth or difficulty swallowing
- Swelling of hands and/or feet
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, tiredness, muscle weakness)
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Warning signs
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child develops:
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Sever throat or mouth pain, or difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Rash
- Fever
- Pain or swelling at the IV site
- Bleeding or easy bruising
- Severe abdominal pain
- Blood in stools or black, tarry stools
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Contact us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
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PEP 5016 3/2001
rev. 9/05, 9/07
