
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Celdoxome pegylated liposomal
(doxorubicin hydrochloride)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Celdoxome pegylated liposomal is indicated in adults: as monotherapy for patients with metastatic breast cancer, where there is an increased cardiac risk. or treatment of advanced ovarian cancer in women who have failed a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. in combination with bortezomib for the treatment of progressive multiple myeloma in patients who have received at least one prior therapy and who have already undergone or are unsuitable for bone marrow transplant. for treatment of AIDS-related Kaposis sarcoma (KS) in patients with low CD4 counts (< 200 CD4 lymphocytes/mm3) and extensive mucocutaneous or visceral disease. Celdoxome pegylated liposomal may be used as first-line systemic chemotherapy, or as second line chemotherapy in AIDS-KS patients with disease that has progressed with, or in patients intolerant to, prior combination systemic chemotherapy comprising at least two of the following agents: a vinca alkaloid, bleomycin and standard doxorubicin (or other anthracycline).
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
doxorubicin hydrochloride
Category
Antineoplastic agents
Manufacturer
Baxter Holding B.V.
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