anthracyclines
Last reviewed 01/2018
The anthracyclines are cytotoxic antibiotics which are used in the treatment of haematological and solid neoplasms, including:
- acute leukaemia
- high grade lymphoma
- breast cancer
- bladder cancer
The anthracylcines include:
- doxorubicin
- epirubicin
- daunorubicin
Mitozantrone is a derivative of doxorubicin which is effective in breast cancer.