Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is an antineoplastic medicine used in the treatment of cancer. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. Daunocyte 20 mg Injection helps to induce remission of nonlymphocytic leukemia (myelogenous, monocytic, erythroid) and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is the cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow and reduces the body’s ability to fight infections.

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection contains Daunorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Thus, Daunocyte 20 mg Injection stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes cancer cell death.

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection may cause certain side effects such as vomiting, nausea, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, weakness, fever, chills, and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects of Daunocyte 20 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is a parenteral preparation and will be administered by the oncology doctor. Hence, do not self-administer. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of the condition.

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other component present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection. Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have /had any pre-existing liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol consumption with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection as it may increase the risk of liver damage. This medicine may be recommended for use in children only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection contains Daunorubicin, which belongs to the class of anthracycline topoisomerase inhibitors. It inhibits the topoisomerase II enzyme by intercalating the DNA base pairs. This causes double helix DNA to be uncoiled, thereby destroying the DNA and RNA synthesis. Thus, Daunocyte 20 mg Injection stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.

Daunocyte 20 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other component present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection. Daunocyte 20 mg Injection is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have /had any pre-existing liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol consumption with Daunocyte 20 mg Injection as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Daunocyte 20 mg Injection may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out. If you are about to receive any vaccinations, inform your doctor that you are taking Daunocyte 20 mg Injection as it may cause infections.

• Maintain a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients and low-fat proteins like lean meats, fish and poultry.
• Drink plenty of water daily while taking Daunocyte 20 mg Injection as some cancer therapies may cause dehydration.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight.
• Regularly wash your hands and avoid contact with people having infections.
• Quit smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Daunocyte 20 mg Injection to monitor the number and type of cells in the blood and liver functioning.

Acute lymphocytic leukemia: It is a type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It increases the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The symptoms include fever, enlarged liver, bone or joint pain, shortness of breath, weakness, and bleeding from gums or bruises.