DOXORUBICIN
\dˈɒksɔːɹˌuːbɪsˌɪn], \dˈɒksɔːɹˌuːbɪsˌɪn], \d_ˈɒ_k_s_ɔː_ɹ_ˌuː_b_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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Antineoplastic antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces peucetics. It is a hydroxy derivative of DAUNORUBICIN and is used in treatment of both leukemia and solid tumors.
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