fashionable Dexrazoxane Generic Name: Dexrazoxane (deks ray ZOKS ane) Brand Name: Totect, Zinecard Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Dexrazoxane: It is used to lower the side effects of doxorubicin. It is used to treat tissue damage caused by some drugs if they leak from the vein while they are being given. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow What's That? 10 of the Most Common Skin Conditions What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dexrazoxane? If you have an allergy to dexrazoxane or any other part of dexrazoxane. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Dexrazoxane? Tell all of your health care providers that you take dexrazoxane. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. You will need to have heart function tests while taking this medicine. Talk with the doctor. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. Other cancers have happened when dexrazoxane was used with cancer drugs. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Dexrazoxane) best taken? Use dexrazoxane as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Feeling very tired or weak. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Low mood (depression). Very bad irritation where the shot was given. What are some other side effects of Dexrazoxane? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Upset stomach or throwing up. Irritation where the shot is given. Pain where the shot was given. Feeling tired or weak. Loose stools (diarrhea). Stomach pain. Hard stools (constipation). Dizziness. Headache. Not hungry. Hair loss. Not able to sleep. Mouth irritation or mouth sores. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Dexrazoxane? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about dexrazoxane, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about dexrazoxane. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using dexrazoxane. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about dexrazoxane Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous uncategorized agents Consumer resources Dexrazoxane Dexrazoxane Intravenous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Totect , Zinecard Professional resources Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride (AHFS Monograph) Dexrazoxane (FDA) Dexrazoxane (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Cardiomyopathy Prophylaxis Extravasation Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Dexrazoxane Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Drug Class Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Related Drugs Cardiomyopathy Prophylaxis Zinecard , More... 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