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Dexrazoxane Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 9, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 250 mg; 500 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Cardiomyopathy Prophylaxis

Zinecard (R):

Dosage ratio of dexrazoxane to doxorubicin is 10:1 (e.g. 500 mg/m2 dexrazoxane to 50 mg/m2 doxorubicin)


Comments:

Use(s): Reducing incidence and severity of cardiomyopathy associated with doxorubicin administration in women with metastatic breast cancer who have received a cumulative doxorubicin dose of 300 mg/m2 and who will continue to receive doxorubicin.

Usual Adult Dose for Extravasation

Totect (R):

Recommended doses:
Day one: 1000 mg/m2 IV over 1 to 2 hours
Day two: 1000 mg/m2 IV over 1 to 2 hours
Day three: 500 mg/m2 IV over 1 to 2 hours

Maximum doses:
Day one: 2000 mg
Day two: 2000 mg
Day three: 1000 mg

Comments:


Use(s): Extravasation resulting from intravenous anthracycline chemotherapy

Renal Dose Adjustments

CrCl under 40 mL/min: Reduce dose by half

Liver Dose Adjustments

Extravasation: Not recommended in hepatic impairment.


Cardiomyopathy prophylaxis: Since doxorubicin dose reduction is recommended, reduce dose of dexrazoxane proportionally (maintaining the 10:1 ratio).

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Further information

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