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| Drug Name | Epirubicin |
| Trade Name | Ellence |
| Synonyms | Epirubicin Hydrochloride |
| Drug Descriptions |
Ellence (epirubicin) is an anthracycline, which intercalates into DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II (PMID: 24367159). Ellence (epirubicin) is FDA approved as a component of adjuvant therapy in patients with evidence of axillary node tumor involvement for primary breast cancer (FDA.gov). |
| DrugClasses | Chemotherapy - Anthracycline 13 |
| CAS Registry Number | 56390-09-1 |
| NCIT ID | C474 |