Epirubicin FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Epirubicin?
It's a chemotherapy drug used to treat several kinds of cancer.
What's Epirubicin (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by first damaging the DNA in cancer cells, and then causing them to die.
Epirubicin Dosage
Recommended dose is 100 to 120 mg/m2 given intravenously over 15 to 20 minutes.
Cost / Price of Epirubicin
It costs about $59 for a supply of 25 milliliters.
Epirubicin Generic
It's the generic name for the trade name drug, Ellence.
Epirubicin Side Effects
- black, tarry stools
- chest pain
- bleeding, redness, or ulcers in throat or mouth
- cough or hoarseness
- fever or chills
- pain or burning in throat or mouth
- sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach ache
- diarrhea
- loss of appetite or weight
- uncommon exhaustion or weakness
- hair loss
Epirubicin Survival Rate
After 45 separate doses, the median progression-free survival was 9 months.
