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DEXRAZOXANE

DEXRAZOXANE · KIT · Eugia US LLC

1 Recall on Record
Plain English

Dexrazoxane is a prescription medication used to reduce heart damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs, particularly doxorubicin, in patients being treated for cancer. It works by protecting heart tissue from the harmful effects of these powerful cancer medicines.

Key Facts

Brand Name
DEXRAZOXANE
Generic Name
DEXRAZOXANE
NDC Code (Product)
55150-437
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Dosage Form
KIT
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA200752
Marketing Start
05/12/2016

Recall History

1 Recall on Record
Class II11/14/2014

Attix Pharmaceuticals

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

febrile neutropenia137 reports
off label use128 reports
neutropenia103 reports
product use issue54 reports
pyrexia52 reports
nausea42 reports
myelosuppression41 reports
white blood cell count decreased38 reports
vomiting36 reports
platelet count decreased35 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEXRAZOXANE used for?

Dexrazoxane is a prescription medication used to reduce heart damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs, particularly doxorubicin, in patients being treated for cancer. It works by protecting heart tissue from the harmful effects of these powerful cancer medicines.

Is DEXRAZOXANE a controlled substance?

DEXRAZOXANE is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for DEXRAZOXANE?

The generic name for DEXRAZOXANE is DEXRAZOXANE. There are 9 other brand versions of DEXRAZOXANE.

What is the NDC code for DEXRAZOXANE ?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for DEXRAZOXANE is 55150-437, listed by Eugia US LLC.

Product NDC

55150-437

Package NDC

55150-437-01

Other DEXRAZOXANE Dosages

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