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DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION USP
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CAELYX

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DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION USPCAELYX
ManufacturerPFIZER CANADA ULCBAXTER CORPORATION
Active ingredientDOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDEDOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength50MG2MG
Dosage formPOWDER FOR SOLUTIONSUSPENSION
RouteINTRAVESICAL INTRAVENOUSINTRAVENOUS
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusAnticipated ShortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientDifferent strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent route
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