Description
Zinecard (dexrazoxane) injection is given to decrease the incidence and severity of cardiomyopathy caused by doxorubicin in women with metastatic breast cancer who received a total doxorubicin dose of 300 mg/m2 and will continue receiving treatment with doxorubicin for tumor control maintenance.
Directions
Your treating physician will determine appropriate Zinecard dosing. A qualified healthcare provider will administer Zinecard via an intravenous (IV) infusion over 15 minutes.
Zinecard should not be administered via intravenous push.
Tell your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Zinecard is dexrazoxane.
Contraindications
Zinecard and non-anthracycline chemotherapy regimens should not be used together.
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Zinecard, talk to your doctor:
- About all the medications the you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications
- About your allergies
- About your current health problems and past medical history
- About if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Zinecard may enhance the myelosuppressive effects (bone marrow suppression) of chemotherapy drugs.
- Zinecard may cause harm to an unborn baby; effective contraception is recommended during treatment.
Side Effects
Injection pain is a possible Zinecard side effect; however, other side effects may also occur.
Tell your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or persist.
Ask your doctor about Zinecard.
Reference
- Zinecard. New York, NY: Pfizer Inc.; 2023.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Product Code : 14632