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Adult Dose

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Indication: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Age: Adults
Dose: Intravenous Infusion – 12 mg/m2
Frequency: once daily
Duration: 3 days
Note: Given by slow (10 to 15 minutes) intravenous injection in combination with cytarabine. Administration of a second course should be delayed in patients with severe mucositis until recovery; a 25% dose reduction is recommended for the second course. The benefit of consolidation is not proven.
Indication: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Age: Adults
Condition: Hepatic Impairment (Bilirubin 2.6-5 mg/dL)
Dose: Intravenous Infusion – 50% of dose
Note: Dosage adjustment for bilirubin levels between 2.6 and 5 mg/dL.

Child Dose

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Age: Pediatric
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available

Renal Dose

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Condition: Renal Impairment Creatinine Clearance 10-50 mL/minute
Dose: Not specified – 75% of dose
Note: Renal adjustment
Condition: Renal Impairment Creatinine Clearance less than 10 mL/minute
Dose: Not specified – 50% of dose
Note: Renal adjustment
Administration

Idarubicin hydrochloride is for intravenous infusion only and must never be given intramuscularly or subcutaneously. Administer slowly over 10 to 15 minutes into the tubing of a freely running intravenous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride or 5% dextrose, preferably into a large vein to minimize the risk of extravasation and tissue necrosis. Prior to administration, flush the catheter to ensure patency. For adult induction therapy, the recommended dose is 12 mg/m2 daily for 3 days in combination with cytarabine. Dosage adjustments are required for renal impairment, with a 33% reduction if GFR is less than 30 mL/min or for patients on hemodialysis. For hepatic impairment, reduce the dose by 50% if bilirubin levels are 2.6 to 5 mg/dL and avoid use if bilirubin exceeds 5 mg/dL. Pediatric patients typically receive 10 to 12 mg/m2 IV daily for 3 days. Monitor cardiac, renal, and hepatic functions closely during therapy.

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