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Medicines epirubicin hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

epirubicin hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why must I report fever during treatment?

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The answer

Answer

Epirubicin can reduce infection-fighting white cells, so fever or sudden illness may signal an infection requiring urgent assessment.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
PHARMORUBICIN — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Epirubicin hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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