ATC codes:
L01DB02
Indication
Myeloid leukaemia
ICD11 code:
2C03.1
INN
Daunorubicin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
50 mg in vial (hydrochloride) powder for injection
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
In 2015, as part of the comprehensive review of cancer medicines undertaken by the Expert Committee, listing for daunorubicin on the complementary list of the EML for use in treatment protocols for acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML) was specifically endorsed. The relevant extract from TRS994 regarding the Expert Committee's 2015 consideration of treatment protocols for AML is attached.