Comparing Adriamycin vs Bleomycin
Adriamycindoxorubicin |
Bleomycin |
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Prescribed for Breast Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Osteosarcoma, Thyroid Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Lymphoma,... more |
Prescribed for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Testicular Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Malignant Pleural Effusion. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.7
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N/A |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: severe nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting, and alopecia. See the full Adriamycin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pulmonary toxicity. See the full bleomycin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other doxorubicin brands include: Adriamycin PFS, and Adriamycin RDF | Bleo 15k | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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30 hours |
30 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 526 drugs are known to interact with Adriamycin:
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A total of 187 drugs are known to interact with bleomycin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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July 31, 1973 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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For Breast Cancer I did not experience any side effects, but based on a clinical trial result, I walked at a brisk pace for an hour most days to avoid cardiotoxicity.