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    This document provides information about the chemotherapy drug Daunorubicin (Cerubidine) including what it is used for, how it works, precautions, administration, side effects, and danger signals. It is used to treat various cancers by killing rapidly growing cells and can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood cell counts, and heart damage. The patient should let the nurse know immediately if they experience any pain during administration due to the risk of tissue damage.

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    This document provides information about the chemotherapy drug Daunorubicin (Cerubidine) including what it is used for, how it works, precautions, administration, side effects, and danger signals. It is used to treat various cancers by killing rapidly growing cells and can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood cell counts, and heart damage. The patient should let the nurse know immediately if they experience any pain during administration due to the risk of tissue damage.

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    Patient Care Services

    300 Pasteur Drive


    Stanford, CA 94305

    Daunorubicin (daw noe ROO bi sin)


    Patient Education
    US Brand Names: Daunorubicin, Cerubudine
    Therapeutic Category: chemotherapy

    What is this medicine used for?


    Used to treat a variety of cancers.

    How does it work?


    Daunorubicin works by killing rapidly growing cells. This drug will affect all fast growing cells,
    cancer cells and normal cells, in your body.

    What should my doctor or nurse know before I take this medication?

    If you are allergic to any medicines.


    If you are taking other over the counter or prescription medicines, including vitamins and
    herbal remedies.
    If you are, or may be pregnant.
    If you are breast feeding.
    If you have heart disease.
    If you have liver problems.

    How is this drug given?

    This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other cancer medicine.
    This medicine is given into a vein.

    What are the general precautions when taking this medicine?

    Talk with your doctor or nurse before taking aspirin, aspirin-containing products, over the
    counter or prescription medications, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
    Drink 8 to10 glasses of non-caffeinated liquid every day (unless told otherwise by your
    doctor or nurse).
    If you or your partner can get pregnant, use birth control during your treatment. Once completing
    treatment, discuss the timing for discontinuing birth control measures with your provider. (See Patient
    Teaching Sheet: Fertility)

    What are the common side effects of this medicine?

    May turn your urine red (not permanent).


    Heart damage. There is a recommended maximum cumulative dose of this drug. Heart
    damage can occur when this dose is reached.
    Nausea and vomiting: take anti-nausea medication as directed. Call for nausea and
    vomiting not controlled by prescribed medication and/or inability to eat and drink liquids.
    (See Patient Teaching Sheet: Nausea and Vomiting)
    May cause alopecia: this medication may make your hair fallout. Hair loss starts about 2 to
    3 weeks after you get this drug. Hair on your head is often lost first, but body hair can
    thin. Hair re-growth takes about 3 to 5 months after your last dose of this medication.
    (See Patient Teaching Sheet: Alopecia)
    Myelosuppression (drop in number of blood cells)
    Will cause a drop in the number of white blood cells in your body (Neutropenia). These
    cells fight infection. A drop in the number of these cells puts you at risk for infection. You
    may be at an increased risk for getting an infection during your treatment. Talk to your
    doctor or nurse about your risk. Avoid people with infections, colds, or flu when you are at
    risk. (See Patient Teaching Sheet: Neutropenia)

    Will cause a drop in the number of platelets in your body (Thrombocytopenia). Platelets
    help your blood clot. A drop in platelets put you at risk for bleeding. You may bleed easily
    during your treatment. Talk to your doctor or nurse about your risk. Avoid injury to your
    skin and mucous membranes by using a soft toothbrush, electric razor, etc., when you are
    at risk. (See Patient Teaching Sheet: Thrombocytopenia)

    Will cause a drop in the number of your red blood cells in your body (Anemia). Red blood
    cells carry oxygen throughout your body. This drop in red blood cells may lead to you
    feeling tired/fatigued. Talk to your doctor or nurse about your risk. (See Patient Teaching
    Sheet: Fatigue)

    VESICANT: This drug will cause tissue damage if it leaks out of your vein. If you feel
    pain in or around the vein into which the drug is being administered, tell the nurse
    IMMEDIATELY.

    Danger signals to report immediately to your doctor or nurse:

    Signs or symptoms of infection. This include a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or greater, chills,
    severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful
    urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
    Severe nausea or vomiting or diarrhea not controlled by medication.
    Not able to eat or drink.
    Bleeding from your nose, mouth, gums, or in your urine or bowel movements. Bruising
    that does not heal.
    Feeling extremely tired, weak, dizzy or light headed.
    Develop swelling in your hands or feet and/or shortness of breath.

    Prepared by the Oncology Nursing Committee 10/04.


    Reviewed/revised by Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (T. Baltic 4/07); Robert Carlson, MD and Jason Gotlib, MD 6/07.

    This document is intended for use by staff of Stanford Hospital and Clinics. No representations or warranties are made for outside use. Not for
    reproduction or publication without permission. Direct inquiries to Stanford Hospital and Clinics. 8/07;12/09.

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