Cardioxane Injection and Vecuronium Bromide

• Generic Name: dexrazoxane
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Totect, Zinecard

Dexrazoxane is used to protect the heart and other tissues from harmful side effects caused by certain cancer medications.

The Totect brand of dexrazoxane is used in men or women to treat a condition called extravasation (es-TRA-va-ZAY-shun). Extravasation happens when an injected medicine escapes from the blood vessels and circulates into tissues in the body. Serious tissue damage can occur when extravasation happens during injection of certain cancer medications.

The Zinecard brand of dexrazoxane is used to help prevent chemotherapy-related heart problems in women who are receiving doxorubicin for metastatic breast cancer. Zinecard is given only after you have received enough doxorubicin infusions to amount to a certain total dose.

Dexrazoxane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vecuronium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vecuronium Bromide, Norcuron

Vecuronium Bromide is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Vecuronium Bromide is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Vecuronium Bromide helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Vecuronium Bromide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.