Dexrazoxane Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Dexrazoxane, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Dexrazoxane brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Dexrazoxane

Pronunciation : dex-ra-ZOX-ane

Therapeutic Classification : Detoxifying Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Dexrazoxane

International :

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Why is Dexrazoxane Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a cardioprotective agent, prescribed for reducing the risk of heart damage from doxorubicin, an anticancer medication. It works by stopping the chemotherapy medications from damaging the heart and the tissues.

When should Dexrazoxane not be taken? (Contraindications)

It should not be used with non- anthracycline chemotherapy drugs.

What is the dosage of Dexrazoxane?

IV- The recommended dosage ratio is dexrazoxane : doxorubicin 10:1 (eg, 500 mg/m² dexrazoxane :50 mg/m² doxorubicin).

How should Dexrazoxane be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Dexrazoxane?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of drug-induced bone marrow depression, kidney or liver impairment, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor kidney or liver function regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Dexrazoxane?

Most Common - Hair loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, uneasiness, loss of appetite, mouth ulcer, fever, infection, diarrhea, pain at injection site, sepsis, nerve damage, redness, vein inflammation, esophagus inflammation, indigestion, bleeding and hives.