Adriamycin and Xylocaine MPF

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Limited in vitro data have shown that the two local anesthetics, procaine and lidocaine, can act synergistically with doxorubicin to inhibit cell growth. Data suggest that clinically achievable concentrations of these drugs could enhance doxorubicin cytotoxicity. The clinical relevance of these data is unknown.

Adriamycin

Generic Name: doxorubicin

Brand name: Adriamycin, Adriamycin RDF, Rubex, Adriamycin PFS

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Adriamycin?

Xylocaine MPF

Generic Name: epinephrine / lidocaine

Brand name: D-Care 100X, Lignospan Forte, Lignospan Standard, Xylocaine MPF With Epinephrine, Xylocaine With Epinephrine

Synonyms: Lidocaine and Epinephrine

What is Xylocaine MPF?