Difference between revisions of "Non-pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Myocet)"

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==History of changes in EMA indication==
 
==History of changes in EMA indication==
*4/12/2000: Myocet liposomal, in combination with cyclophosphamide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic [[breast cancer]] in adult women.
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*Myocet liposomal, in combination with cyclophosphamide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic [[breast cancer]] in adult women.
  
 
==Also known as==
 
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[[Category:Breast cancer medications]]
 
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[[Category:EMA approved drugs]]
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[[Category:EMA approved in 2000]]
 
[[Category:Health Canada approved drugs]]
 
[[Category:Health Canada approved drugs]]

Revision as of 13:35, 5 December 2021

General information

Class/mechanism: A formulation of the citrate salt of the antineoplastic anthracycline antibiotic doxorubicin, encapsulated within liposomes, with antitumor activity.

Diseases for which it is used

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 7/13/2000: Initial marketing authorization as Myocet.
  • Myocet liposomal, in combination with cyclophosphamide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer in adult women.

Also known as

  • Generic names: liposome-encapsulated doxorubicin citrate, NPLD
  • Brand name: Myocet

References