Anti-neoplastic drugs(Antibiotics)
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names

mitoxantrone

daunorubicin

doxorubicin

dactinomycin

bleomycin

mechanism of action

Antineoplastic antibiotic affects DNA synthesis and replication by inserting into DNA strands or by producing superoxide that cause breakage in DNA strands and prevent the tumorous or cancerous cells to divide further

contraindications

pregnant and nursing women

Women of childbearing age should use barrier contraceptives when these drugs are being taken

indications

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia

side effects

nausea

diarrhea

vomiting

loss of appetite

reduce the count of blood cells in the body

route of administration

intravenous infusion

intravenous injection

storage condition

Room Temperature

Refrigerate