Encyclopedia: Epirubicin
Epirubicin is an anthracycline drug used for chemotherapy. It is marketed by Pfizer under the trade name Ellence in the US and Pharmorubicin or Epirubicin "Ebewe" elsewhere. Similarly to other anthracyclines, epirubicin acts by intercalating DNA strands. Intercalation results in complex formation which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. It also triggers DNA cleavage by topoisomerase II, resulting in mechanisms that lead to cell death. Binding to cell membranes and plasma...
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how is epirubicin made?
I would like to know how are the following drugs use in chemotherapy made: epirubicin,Citabine,taxol ...
I would like to know how are the following drugs use in chemotherapy made: epirubicin,Citabine,taxol ...
They are mixed in special labs. One I know of is a company called Baxter. Maybe there is a website for them that may tell you?
Asked by ally k - 20 months ago
How long after you finished chemo for breast cancer till your periods are regular?
Last Febuary (2006) I finished chemo for breast cancer I took the following chemos: Brand Generic Ellence...
Last Febuary (2006) I finished chemo for breast cancer I took the following chemos: Brand Generic Ellence...
As stated, everyone is different... I had bc 2x and the first time I had Cytoxin Oh geesh, I forget the name now..Its also known as the RED DEVIL and something else mixed in...
Asked by conusj - 17 months ago
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