MedicalTerminology DB
Medications & Pharmacology Cancer & Oncology

daunorubicin hydrochloride

Meaning of daunorubicin hydrochloride: A drug used to treat acute leukemias and some other types of cancer.

Definition of daunorubicin hydrochloride

A drug used to treat acute leukemias and some other types of cancer. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair, and it may kill cancer cells. Daunorubicin hydrochloride is a type of anthracycline antibiotic and a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called Cerubidine and daunomycin hydrochloride.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

For learning, not diagnosis. This glossary provides general educational information and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. If you may be experiencing a medical emergency, contact local emergency services.