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Specialty Definition: IDARUBICIN

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HealthAn orally administered anthracycline antibiotic. The compound has shown activity against breast cancer, lymphomas and leukemias, together with potential for reduced cardiac toxicity. (references)
ReligionAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antitumor antibiotics. Also called 4-demethoxydaunorubicin. (references)
WikipedicIdarubicin or 4-demethoxydaunorubicin is an anthracycline drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antitumor antibiotics. (references)

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Extended Definition: Idarubicin


Idarubicin

Idarubicin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
9-acetyl-7-( 4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-methyl- tetrahydropyran-2-yl) oxy-6,9, 11-trihydroxy- 7,8,9,10-tetrahydrotetracene-5,12-dione
Identifiers
CAS number 58957-92-9
ATC code L01DB06
PubChem 42890
DrugBank APRD00126
Chemical data
Formula C26H27NO9 
Mol. mass 497.494 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 97%
Metabolism  ?
Half life 22 hours
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
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Idarubicin or 4-demethoxydaunorubicin is an anthracycline drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antitumor antibiotics. FDA approved label can be found here. It is distributed under trade name Zavedos.



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