Epirubicin
- Generic Name
- Epirubicin
- Brand Names
- Ellence, Pharmorubicin PFS
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C27H29NO11
- CAS Number
- 56420-45-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3Z8479ZZ5X
- Background
An anthracycline which is the 4'-epi-isomer of doxorubicin. The compound exerts its antitumor effects by interference with the synthesis and function of DNA.
- Indication
For use as a component of adjuvant therapy in patients with evidence of axillary node tumor involvement following resection of primary breast cancer.
- Associated Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Stage II, Breast Cancer, Stage III, Colorectal Cancer, Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer, Neoplasm of Stomach, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Cancer, Papillary transitional cell carcinoma of bladder, Recurrent Superficial Bladder Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Carcinoma in situ of urinary bladder
- Associated Therapies
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