Idarubicin AHP 10mg Injection (Idarubicin) – Chemotherapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Idarubicin AHP 10mg (idarubicin) is an anthracycline chemotherapy used mainly for acute myeloid leukaemia and, in some cases, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. A nurse or doctor gives it into a vein. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers it in a cold-chain box across Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Idarubicin AHP 10mg?

Idarubicin AHP 10mg is a 10 mg vial of idarubicin, made in Pakistan by Al Habib Pharmaceuticals. Idarubicin is an anthracycline, a type of chemotherapy that damages the DNA inside fast-growing leukaemia cells so they cannot multiply. It is a strong medicine, and only a hospital team trained in leukaemia care should give it.

What is it used for?

Haematologists prescribe idarubicin for:

• Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML): usually in the first intensive treatment, together with cytarabine, or when the leukaemia has returned.
• Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL): as second-line treatment after relapse or when first treatment did not work.

Many patients receive it alongside Cytorox 500mg (cytarabine). Doctors also use Decibine 50mg (decitabine) for some blood cancers, so ask your team which plan applies to you.

How is it given?

Medical staff give it as an injection or short drip into a vein, in hospital, over several days in a row. They take extra care because the medicine can irritate the skin if it leaks outside the vein. Your doctor decides the dose from your height and weight, your blood counts and your heart and liver tests.

Common side effects

• Low blood counts, causing infections, tiredness and easy bruising
• Nausea, vomiting and mouth sores
• Hair loss
• Red or orange urine for a day or two after a dose, which is harmless
• Changes in how the heart works, which your team checks with scans

Tell your nurse at once about fever, bleeding, chest pain, a racing heartbeat, swollen legs or pain and redness where the drip goes in.

Storage

Keep the vial in a fridge at 2°C to 8°C, inside its carton and away from light. Our team packs it for the journey, and you can read how we keep medicines cold during delivery. Most hospitals store it in their own pharmacy once it arrives.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We deliver the vial to your hospital or home in a cold-chain box.

Relatives in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often organize leukaemia treatment for a family member in Pakistan. Tell us the hospital and the planned start date, and we time the delivery to match. You can also browse our oncology medicines for the other drugs in the regimen.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: idarubicin hydrochloride 10 mg per vial
• Drug class: anthracycline antineoplastic, DNA intercalator and topoisomerase II inhibitor
• Indications: acute myeloid leukaemia, for remission induction in untreated patients and in relapsed or refractory disease; acute lymphoblastic leukaemia as second-line treatment
• Mechanism: intercalates into DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II, blocking nucleic acid synthesis
• Label dose: AML in adults 12 mg/m² IV daily for 3 days with cytarabine; ALL as a single agent 12 mg/m² IV daily for 3 days; reduce the dose in hepatic or renal impairment and do not give if bilirubin exceeds 5 mg/dl
• Monitoring / key precautions: check cardiac function before and during treatment and respect cumulative anthracycline limits; monitor blood counts, liver and renal function and uric acid; give through a free-flowing IV line because of extravasation risk; severe myelosuppression expected; contraindicated in uncontrolled infection and in pregnancy
• Storage: 2–8°C, protect from light
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Al Habib Pharmaceuticals (AHP)
• Pack: 1 vial

Frequently asked questions

What is Idarubicin AHP 10mg used for?

Idarubicin AHP 10mg treats acute myeloid leukaemia and, after relapse, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It is usually part of a combination plan from a haematology team.

What is the Idarubicin AHP 10mg price in Pakistan?

Idarubicin AHP 10mg costs Rs 35,000 per vial. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can I get Idarubicin AHP 10mg in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. We deliver to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad, and to other cities on request.

Is a prescription needed for Idarubicin AHP 10mg?

Yes. It is a prescription-only chemotherapy medicine. Send a clear photo of your doctor’s prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming the order.

How is Idarubicin AHP 10mg given?

Hospital staff give it through a vein, usually once a day for three days in the first treatment course. They watch the drip site closely and check your blood and heart regularly.

How should Idarubicin AHP 10mg be stored?

Store it at 2°C to 8°C in the carton, away from light. Do not leave the vial at room temperature for long.

Why is my urine red after Idarubicin AHP 10mg?

The medicine itself is red-orange, so it can colour urine for one to two days after a dose. This is expected. Call your team if you see blood clots, pain when passing urine or a fever.

Can I order Idarubicin AHP 10mg for my father in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. Many families overseas order through MedHub. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and we arrange payment and cold-chain delivery to the hospital.

Last updated: 3 October 2026

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.