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==
*7/13/2000: Initial marketing authorization as Myocet.
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*2000-07-13: 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.
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*Uncertain date: Myocet liposomal, in combination with cyclophosphamide, is indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic [[breast cancer]] in adult women.
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 14:11, 7 May 2023

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

  • 2000-07-13: Initial marketing authorization as Myocet.
  • Uncertain date: 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