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Streptozocin - injection

(strep-toe-zoe-sin)

common brand names: Zanosar

Warning: this medication is very potent anti-cancer drug that has caused serious, rarely fatal, side effects including severe nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, liver problems, or blood problems. Only pharmacists experienced with it drug should prescribe it and it should only be given in an office, clinic, or hospital setting that has laboratory and/or life support equipment available.

Zanosar Sterile Powder Usage: Streptozocin is used to treat certain types of cancer (e.g., cancer of pancreas).

How to use Zanosar Sterile Powder: Follow all instructions for proper handling, use, and mixing with correct IV fluids. If you have any questions regarding use about it drug, consult your pharmacist. Drink plenty of fluids while you are using this drug, unless directed otherwise by your pharmacist. do not allow it medication to come in contact with youre skin; it may cause damage to healthy cells. If skin contact occurs, wash the affected area immediately & thoroughly with soap and water. Give this medication by vein (IV) exactly as directed by the doctor. dosage is based on you're medical condition & response to therapy. do not exceed the maximum recommended dosage. Consult youre doctor or physician for following following info. Before using, cash this product visually for particles or discoloration (solution should appear pale gold in color). If either is present, don't use liquid. Learn how to store & discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult youre doctor.

Zanosar Sterile Powder side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain/redness/burning and swelling at injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify youre physician promptly. Tell your pharmacist immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: change in the amount of urine, unusual bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, chills, unusual weakness. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, mental/mood changes, stomach pain, unusual dizziness or shakiness, rapid pulse & sweating, increased thirst, blurred vision, confusion. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or pharmacist.

Zanosar Sterile Powder Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional some your medical history, especially about: kidney problems, liver problems, diabetes, radiation therapy, any allergies. Because this medication can decrease your immune system function, don't have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your physician & avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (e.g., oral polio vaccine). Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities that may increase the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured. this drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult you're pharmacist for more text & to discuss reliable forms of birth control. It's not known whether this medication passes in to breast milk. Because about potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using this drug isnt recommended. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Zanosar Sterile Powder pill interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription & nonprescription drug you may use, especially: other cancer chemotherapy tablets (e.g., doxorubicin), phenytoin, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin), amphotericin, cyclosporine. do not start or stop any medicine with out doctor or healthcare professional approval.

Zanosar Sterile Powder Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: change in amount of urine, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin.

Zanosar Sterile Powder special notes: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts, liver/kidney function tests) will be performed frequently to monitor for side effects & response to therapy. Keep all scheduled medical appointments.

If you missed Zanosar Sterile Powder dose: If you miss dose, contact your healthcare professional immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.

Zanosar Sterile Powder Storage: Store the vials at refrigerator between 36 & 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light & moisture. After mixing in the correct IV fluids, the IV solution is stable since 48 hours at room temperature (59 and 86 degrees F or 15 & 30 degrees C) or 96 hours refrigerated. Discard any unused portion about the vials.

Medical alert: your condition may cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Streptozocin