Epirubicin is a prescription drug that is used for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes how epirubicin works, offers general dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should tell your doctor before starting treatment.
Common side effects of epirubicin include anemia, hair loss, and sores in the mouth. As this eMedTV segment explains, some epirubicin side effects are more serious and require medical attention, such as bloody stool, arrhythmia, or allergic reaction.
Epirubicin is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer. This article from the eMedTV library further explains what epirubicin is used for and lists possible "off-label" uses for the medication.
Epirubicin dosing is based on factors like your height and weight and other drugs you may be taking. This eMedTV article lists other factors that may help your doctor determine your epirubicin dosage and explains how the drug is administered.
Trastuzumab, cimetidine, and "live" vaccinations may cause drug interactions with epirubicin. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that may cause an interaction and describes the problems that may occur when these medicines are taken together.
Epirubicin may increase your risk of congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or other heart problems. This eMedTV article contains other precautions and warnings with epirubicin and explains who should avoid taking the medication altogether.
Hair loss is the most common side effect seen in people taking epirubicin. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses epirubicin and hair loss in more detail, including an explanation of what to expect and suggestions on how to deal with hair loss.
Epirubicin may be dangerous for pregnant women. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on epirubicin and pregnancy, and describes the side effects and complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
It is generally not recommended to breastfeed while taking epirubicin. This eMedTV page offers more information on epirubicin and breastfeeding, and explains what you should watch for if your doctor does recommend taking the drug while breastfeeding.
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