Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)
Also known as Cardioxane or Dexrazoxane hydrochloride.
General information
Class/mechanism: Intracellular chelating agent derived from EDTA. Mechanism not fully understood, but hypothesized to protect against anthracycline-caused cardiomyopathy by interfering with iron-mediated free radical generation. Also used in cases of anthracycline extravasation.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Patient drug information
- Dexrazoxane (Zinecard) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Dexrazoxane (Zinecard) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]