anthracin 10mg injection - Epirubicin (10mg) medicine

Anthracin 10mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Epirubicin (10mg)

🏭 Dabur India Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is anthracin 10mg injection used for?

Anthracin 10mg Injection contains Epirubicin, an anthracycline chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers including breast, ovarian, gastric, and lung cancers. It works by interfering with DNA replication in cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth. Administered intravenously under medical supervision, it is often part of combination chemotherapy regimens.

Generic Name: Epirubicin
Manufacturer: Dabur India Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: D
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 anthracin 10mg injection Uses & Benefits

Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, leukemias.

Off-label uses: Bladder cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, multiple myeloma.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Epirubicin
Brand Name	Alrubicin
Manufacturer	Dabur India Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class	Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Route of Administration	Intravenous
Storage	Store at 2-8°C, protect from light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntravenous administration results in complete bioavailability.

DistributionWidely distributed into tissues, including liver, kidneys, and heart.

Protein BindingApproximately 77% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismPrimarily hepatic via glucuronidation and oxidation.

Half-LifeTriphasic: initial half-life 3-5 min, intermediate 1-3 h, terminal 20-40 h.

ExcretionPrimarily biliary (40-50% as unchanged drug and metabolites); renal excretion accounts for about 10-20%.

Bioavailability100% (intravenous)

Onset of ActionRapid, within minutes.

Peak Plasma TimeImmediately after infusion.

Duration of ActionVariable, dependent on dose and schedule.

How It Works

Intercalates between DNA base pairs, inhibits topoisomerase II, and generates free radicals leading to DNA damage and cell death.

Mechanism Steps

1Intercalation between DNA base pairs

2Inhibition of topoisomerase II

3Generation of free radicals

💡 How to Take anthracin 10mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of anthracin 10mg injection

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
vomiting
alopecia
myelosuppression
mucositis
fatigue

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Cardiotoxicity
secondary leukemia
severe myelosuppression
hepatotoxicity
tumor lysis syndrome

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Anaphylaxis
radiation recall
extravasation necrosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Warfarin	Major	Increased bleeding risk
Cardiotoxic drugs (e.g., trastuzumab)	Major	Increased cardiotoxicity
Live vaccines	Major	Risk of disseminated infection
Paclitaxel	Moderate	Reduced clearance of epirubicin

🚨 Major Interactions

Trastuzumab
Cyclophosphamide
Paclitaxel
Doxorubicin

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Verapamil
Cimetidine
Phenobarbital

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Dexamethasone
Metoclopramide

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May increase hepatotoxicity risk; avoid alcohol.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Moderate

Heart

High

Pregnancy

Category D

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to epirubicin, severe hepatic impairment, severe myocardial insufficiency, recent myocardial infarction, severe arrhythmias, previous treatment with maximum cumulative doses of anthracyclines.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

CBC, liver function tests, renal function, cardiac function (LVEF), ECG.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; discontinue nursing.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care, monitor for myelosuppression and cardiotoxicity; no specific antidote.

⏰ Missed Dose

Do not double dose; consult physician.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.