Difference between revisions of "Cytarabine and daunorubicin liposomal (Vyxeos)"

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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*8/3/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm569950.htm Granted FDA regular approval] "for the treatment of adults with newly-diagnosed [[Acute myeloid leukemia|therapy-related AML (t-AML)]] or [[Acute myeloid leukemia|AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC)]], two types of AML having a poor prognosis."
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*8/3/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm569950.htm Granted FDA regular approval] for the treatment of adults with newly-diagnosed [[Acute myeloid leukemia|therapy-related AML (t-AML)]] or [[Acute myeloid leukemia|AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC)]], two types of AML having a poor prognosis. ''(Based on CLTR0310-301)''
  
 
==Patient Information==
 
==Patient Information==

Revision as of 01:11, 26 May 2021

Mechanism of action

This drug is a liposomal formulation of Cytarabine (Ara-C) and Daunorubicin (Cerubidine) in a 5:1 molar ratio. [1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

Disease for which it is used

History of changes in FDA indication

Patient Information

Also known as

  • Code name: CPX-351
  • Brand name: Vyxeos

References