Novantrone
Advance Directives, Liver carcinoma, Leukemia + 10 more
Treatment
17 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Novantrone
Treatment for
Advance Directives
What is Novantrone
Mitoxantrone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
A medication used to treat cancer, derived from the anthracenedione family.
Novantrone
is the brand name
Novantrone Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Novantrone
Mitoxantrone
1987
12
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Mitoxantrone, otherwise known as Novantrone, is approved by the FDA for 17 uses which include Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis and Relapsed Lymphomas .
Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Helps manage Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Relapsed Lymphomas
Relapsed Leukemia
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)
Helps manage Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Used to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in combination with null
Leukemia
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)
Helps manage Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)
Multiple Sclerosis
Helps manage Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)
relapsed Hepatocellular carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Liver carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Advance Directives
Multiple Sclerosis
Helps manage Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Lymphoma
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Used to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in combination with null
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Helps manage Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)
Effectiveness
How Novantrone Affects Patients
In laboratory tests, mitoxantrone has been found to block the growth of B cells, T cells, and macrophages, as well as stop the release of certain proteins related to inflammation.
How Novantrone works in the body
Mitoxantrone works by attaching to DNA and RNA molecules and disrupting their normal functioning. It also stops the enzyme responsible for repairing damaged DNA, which can lead to cell death in both growing and resting cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Novantrone is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, for example Metastatic Breast Cancer, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and Advance Directives. The measure of dosage fluctuates as per the method of delivery (e.g. Liquid or Injection, solution, concentrate) recorded in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Multiple Sclerosis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Advance Directives
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Lymphoma
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Liver carcinoma
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Leukemia
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Metastatic Breast Cancer
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Multiple Sclerosis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
, 2.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Novantrone.
Common Novantrone Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mitoxantrone is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mitoxantrone is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mitoxantrone is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mitoxantrone is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mitoxantrone is combined with Acteoside.
Novantrone Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on this drug can lead to a severe decrease in white blood cells and an increased risk of infection.
Novantrone Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Novantrone?
At present, 785 active clinical trials are underway to ascertain the effectiveness of Novantrone in alleviating Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Metastatic Breast Cancer and Relapsed Lymphomas.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Lymphoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
267 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Multiple Sclerosis
21 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Liver carcinoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
14 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Leukemia
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Advance Directives
0 Actively Recruiting
Multiple Sclerosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
115 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
120 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
63 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Novantrone Reviews: What are patients saying about Novantrone?
5
Patient Review
10/11/2007
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
5
Patient Review
4/13/2009
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
5
Patient Review
6/25/2008
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
4
Patient Review
1/8/2008
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
4
Patient Review
1/16/2009
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
4
Patient Review
9/25/2008
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
4
Patient Review
1/28/2009
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
3.7
Patient Review
5/10/2008
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
2.7
Patient Review
2/6/2010
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
2.3
Patient Review
12/3/2009
Novantrone for Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
1
Patient Review
5/28/2009
Novantrone for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Patient Q&A Section about novantrone
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Novantrone still used for MS?
"Although Novantrone has not been approved for treating primary-progressive MS, it is still worth considering as a possible treatment option."
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Why was Novantrone discontinued?
"The therapy is only available as a generic medication. It was originally sold under the brand name Novantrone, but Merck KGaA, known as EMD Serono in North America, stopped distributing it after acquiring the medication from Amgen in 2002. This decision was not related to the safety or effectiveness of Novantrone."
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What is Novantrone used for?
"Novantrone is a cancer medication that is used to treat prostate cancer and certain types of leukemia. It can also be used to help manage the symptoms of relapsing multiple sclerosis."
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Is Novantrone a chemo?
"Novantrone is an anti-cancer drug that works by killing cancer cells. It is classified as an "antitumor antibiotic.""
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