Doxorubicin

By combining Doxorubicin with other chemotherapy agents, median life span increases to seven to 13 months.

U N C O M M O N side effects

hives, skin rash,
itching, difficulty breathing or swallowing,
seizures

(Lung Cancer, Pleural Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Pericardial Mesothelioma, Testicular Mesothelioma, Ovarian Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer)

Doxorubicin is administered via an intravenous (IV) injection through a central line or a peripheral venous line
and the drug is given over several minutes. Doxorubicin can also be given by continuous infusion through a central catheter line. There is no pill form of Doxorubicin.

C O M M O N side effects

hair loss, darkening of nails,
nausea, vomiting,
bruising, abnormal heartbeat,
stomach pain