Xofigo

Xofigo

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Global Medical Solutions
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Radium Ra 223 dichloride
Indications/Uses
Adults w/ castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases & no known visceral metastatic disease.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IV 55 kBq/kg given at 4 wk intervals for 6 inj.
Special Precautions
Bone marrow suppression. Perform haematological evaluation at baseline & prior to every dose. Use w/ caution in patients w/ evidence of compromised bone marrow reserve. Monitor patients' oral intake & fluid status & promptly treat patients who display signs or symptoms of dehydration or hypovolemia. May be associated w/ increased risk of cancer & hereditary effects. Not recommended for use in combination w/ abiraterone acetate + prednisone/prednisolone, or other chemotherapy. Potential effects on spermatogenesis associated w/ radiation. Potential risk of impaired human fertility. Can cause fetal harm. Use effective contraceptive methods during & up to 6 mth after treatment. Not indicated for use in women.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, peripheral edema, anemia, lymphocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia.
MIMS Class
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
ATC Classification
V10XX03 - radium (223Ra) dichloride ; Belongs to the class of various therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Xofigo soln for inj 1,100 kBq/mL
Packing/Price
6 mL x 1's
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