ADRIAMYCIN is a red coloured, clear solution.
ADRIAMYCIN 50 mg/25 mL: Each 25 mL vial contains 50 mg doxorubicin hydrochloride (equivalent to 2 mg/mL of doxorubicin hydrochloride).
Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic isolated from cultures of Streptomyces peucetius var. caesius.
Doxorubicin hydrochloride is an orange-red, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol.
Chemical name: (8S,10S)-10-[(3-Amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrotetracene-5,12-dione hydrochloride.
Molecular formula: C27H29NO11·HCl.
Molecular weight: 580.0.
CAS number: 25316-40-9.
Excipient(s) with known effect: Each mL of ADRIAMYCIN contains 9 mg of sodium chloride.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Hydrochloric acid, Sodium chloride, Water for injections.