ATC codes:
L01DB01
Indication
Malignant neoplasms of breast
ICD11 code:
2D2Z
INN
Doxorubicin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
10 mg in vial (hydrochloride) powder for injection ;
50 mg in vial (hydrochloride) powder for injection ;
2 mg per mL in 5 mL vial (hydrochloride) ;
2 mg per mL in 25 mL vial (hydrochloride)
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the inclusion of an additional dose forms of doxorubicin (2 mg/mL (hydrochloride) in 5 mL, 25 mL vial) to the EML and EMLc.