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Dexrazoxane

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It is a cardioprotective medication used in combination with doxorubicin. It is administered in injection form and the brand name for dexrazoxane is Zinecard.

The active ingredient of the generic medication dexrazoxane is dexrazoxane and is administered intravenously.

As Zinecard, this medication is used for reducing the intensity of cardiomyopathy which is associated with the administration of doxorubicin, especially in women with breast carcinoma that has metastasized and are being administered a cumulative doxorubicin dose, and those that will proceed with doxorubicin therapy in order to achieve tumor control.
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About Dexrazoxane
It is a cardioprotective medication used in combination with doxorubicin. It is administered in injection form and the brand name for dexrazoxane is Zinecard. The active ingredient of the generic medication dexrazoxane is dexrazoxane and is administered intravenously. As Zinecard, this medication is used for reducing the intensity of cardiomyopathy which is associated with the administration of doxorubicin, especially in women with breast carcinoma that has metastasized and are being administered a cumulative doxorubicin dose, and those that will proceed with doxorubicin therapy in order to achieve tumor control.

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