Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Synthetic antineoplastic anthracenedione, intercalates into DNA, causing crosslinking and strand breaks. Mitoxantrone inhibits topoisomerase II, which helps to uncoil and repair damaged DNA. It also has been observed to interfere with RNA and has activity against resting and proliferating cells. In vitro, it has been observed to interfere with antigen presentation; inhibit B-cell, T-cell, and macrophage proliferation; and decrease secretion of interferon gamma, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-2 (IL-2).[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: irritant (usually), vesicant (rare)

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Diseases for which it is established (work in progress)

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which it was used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1987-12-23: Initial FDA approval for the initial therapy of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL) in adults. This category includes myelogenous, promyelocytic, monocytic, and erythroid acute leukemias. (Based on Arlin et al. 1990)
  • 1996-11-13: Approved in combination with corticosteroids as initial chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with pain related to advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer. (Based on CALGB 9182, CCI-NOV22, Moore et al. 1994)

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 1981-06-15: EURD

Also known as

  • Generic name: mitozantrone
  • Brand names: Nitrol, Novantron, Novantrone

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