Definition of Idarubicin

1. Noun. A particular anthracycline drug used in chemotherapy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Idarubicin

1. 3-acetyl-1,2,3,4,6,11-hexahydro-3,5,12-trihydroxy- 6,11-dioxo-1-naphthacenyl-3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy- alpha-l-lyxo-hexapyranoside. An orally administered anthracycline antibiotic. The compound has shown activity against breast cancer, lymphomas and leukaemias, together with potential for reduced cardiac toxicity. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, anthracycline. Chemical name: 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 9-acetyl-7-((3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,9,11-trihydroxy-, (7S-cis)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Idarubicin

ictus cordis
ictus epilepticus
ictus solis
ictuses
icy
icy noctiluca
id
id.
id est
id reaction
idae
idaes
idaite
idant
idants
idarubicin (current term)
idarubicine
idazoxan
idd
iddingsite
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ide
idea
idea future
idea hamster
idea of reference
idea virus
ideaed
ideal
ideal-seeking behavior

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