Duxocin contains Doxorubicin, which is a chemotherapy medicine.
It belongs to the group called anthracycline antibiotics and is widely used to treat different cancers.

Mechanism 

• Doxorubicin enters cancer cells and works in 3 ways:

  1. Binds to DNA → blocks cancer cells from making new DNA and dividing.

  2. Inhibits an enzyme (topoisomerase II) needed for DNA repair.

  3. Produces free radicals that damage cancer cell structures.

• Together, these actions kill cancer cells or stop their growth.

  Uses

  • Breast cancer

  • Blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma)

  • Bladder cancer

  • Stomach, lung, ovarian and thyroid cancers

  • Soft tissue sarcomas

  • Often given in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.

    Adverse Effects 

    Common side effects:

    • Hair loss

    • Nausea, vomiting

    • Mouth ulcers

    • Tiredness, weakness

    • Dark-colored urine (temporary after dose)