dexrazoxane, a cardioprotective agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the protection of women from heart problems caused by doxorubicin treatment of breast cancer. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: It should not be given to patients with an allergy to dexrazoxane or any of its components or who are receiving chemotherapy that does not contain an anthracycline drug. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: The side effects most often reported include pain on or at the injection site, flushing, bruising, rash, numbness, or general body discomfort.
