Torisel and Zinecard

• Generic Name: temsirolimus
• Dosage Forms: injection kit
• Other Brand Names: Torisel

Torisel (temsirolimus) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Torisel is used to treat cancer of the kidneys, also called renal cell carcinoma.

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

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

Zinecard 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.

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