Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is used to treat certain types of blood cancers. The detailed uses of Daunocyte 20 mg Injection are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Treats acute myeloid leukaemia (AML): Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to manage AML, a cancer of the white blood cells.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Used for acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL): Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is given with other chemotherapy agents to treat ALL, another type of white blood cell cancer.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Helps slow cancer growth: Daunocyte 20 mg Injection works by inhibiting the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection contains Daunorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Thus, Daunocyte 20 mg Injection stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.

FAQs

What is the use of Daunocyte 20 mg Injection?

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is used to treat lymphocytic leukemia, and Acute non-lymphocytic leukemia.

How does Daunocyte 20 mg Injection work?

Does Daunocyte 20 mg Injection affect fertility?

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Daunocyte 20 mg Injection if you are planning to become a parent.

Can I take vaccinations with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection?

If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection as it may cause infections.

Is Daunocyte 20 mg Injection a vesicant?

Yes, Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is a vesicant (irritant) which means, it can cause severe tissue damage if it leaks into the surrounding tissues during injection (extravasation).

How is Daunocyte 20 mg Injection administered?

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection should be administered by the doctor or nurse through an intravenous route (into a vein). Do not self-administer.

How often is Daunocyte 20 mg Injection given?

The frequency and duration of treatment may vary depending on your medical condition being treated. Always follow the doctor's instructions regarding the dosing schedule to get full benefits.

What are the side effects of Daunocyte 20 mg Injection?

The side effects of Daunocyte 20 mg Injection include mouth ulcers, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, weakness, fever, chills, and pain at the site of injection. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.