What Is Doxorubicin Used For? (Cont.)

Doxorubicin Uses in Children

Doxorubicin may be used in children, although children may be more sensitive to the drug's side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using doxorubicin in children.
 

Off-Label Doxorubicin Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend doxorubicin for something other than the conditions listed in this article. Using doxorubicin to treat cancers other than those listed above may be considered an off-label use.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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