Idarubicin
What To Think About
Idarubicin should be used only under the supervision of a Reference medical oncologist Opens New Window or Reference hematologist Opens New Window.
You may not be able to get pregnant or father a child after taking this drug. Talk to your doctor about this before you start treatment.
Idarubicin can cause birth defects. Do not use this drug if you are pregnant or wish to become pregnant or father a child while you are taking it.
Do not use this drug if you have:
- Had a previous allergic reaction to idarubicin.
- Heart disease.
- Kidney damage.
- A history of Reference gout Opens New Window and Reference kidney stones Opens New Window.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 17, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
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