Pharmorubicin
Pharmorubicin is an anthracycline cytotoxic antibiotic chemotherapy drug. It works by binding to DNA, inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis, and triggering apoptosis in cancer cells.
Dosage by Body Weight
Administered exclusively via intravenous infusion or intravesical instillation by trained oncology professionals. Standard adult doses range from 60 to 120 mg/m² of body surface area (BSA) every 3 to 4 weeks. Pediatric dosing is not standardized by weight brackets and requires strict specialist calculation based on BSA or weight-based oncology protocols.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Specialist calculated
- Frequency
- As per oncology protocol
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Specialist calculated
- Frequency
- As per oncology protocol
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Specialist calculated
- Frequency
- As per oncology protocol
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Specialist calculated
- Frequency
- As per oncology protocol
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Specialist calculated
- Frequency
- As per oncology protocol
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Specialist calculated | As per oncology protocol | Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist. |
| 5-7 kg | Specialist calculated | As per oncology protocol | Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist. |
| 8-10 kg | Specialist calculated | As per oncology protocol | Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist. |
| 11-15 kg | Specialist calculated | As per oncology protocol | Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist. |
| 16-20 kg | Specialist calculated | As per oncology protocol | Requires strict individual calculation based on body surface area (BSA) or adjusted mg/kg by a pediatric oncologist. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of breast cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, lymphomas, and superficial bladder cancer.
Generic Name
Epirubicin hydrochlorideScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.