biorubin 10mg injection - Epirubicin (10mg) medicine

biorubin 10mg injection

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๐Ÿญ Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is biorubin 10mg injection used for?

Alrubicin (Epirubicin) is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. It contains Epirubicin (10mg), which Intercalates between DNA base pairs, inhibits topoisomerase II, and generates fr. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Epirubicin
  • Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? Over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical companies.

๐Ÿ’Š biorubin 10mg injection Uses & Benefits

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

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

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Epirubicin
Brand NameAlrubicin
ManufacturerBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAlkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Route of AdministrationIntravenous
StorageStore at 2-8ยฐC, protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take biorubin 10mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of biorubin 10mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • alopecia
  • myelosuppression
  • mucositis
  • fatigue

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Cardiotoxicity
  • secondary leukemia
  • severe myelosuppression
  • hepatotoxicity
  • tumor lysis syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • radiation recall
  • extravasation necrosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Trastuzumab Major Increased risk of cardiotoxicity
Cyclophosphamide Major Increased risk of hemorrhagic cystitis and cardiotoxicity
Paclitaxel Major Increased myelosuppression
Doxorubicin Major Additive cardiotoxicity
Verapamil Moderate Increased epirubicin levels
Cimetidine Moderate Decreased clearance of epirubicin
Phenobarbital Moderate Increased metabolism of epirubicin
Dexamethasone Minor Possible minor interaction
Metoclopramide Minor Possible minor interaction

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Trastuzumab
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Paclitaxel
  • Doxorubicin

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Verapamil
  • Cimetidine
  • Phenobarbital

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Dexamethasone
  • Metoclopramide

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase hepatotoxicity risk; avoid alcohol.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

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

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

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

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; discontinue nursing.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

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

โฐ Missed Dose

Do not double dose; consult physician.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

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