Zanosar IV

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Dosage and Storage
Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: STREPTOZOCIN - INJECTION
Pronounced: (strep-toe-ZOE-sin)

Zanosar IV Warning

This medication may cause serious side effects (e.g., kidney damage, severe nausea/vomiting), which may require your treatment with this medication to be stopped. Tell your doctor promptly if you notice symptoms such as unusually decreased/stopped urination. Before starting treatment with this medication, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Zanosar IV Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain, or redness/pain/swelling at the injection site may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be severe. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of dehydration such as unusual decreased urination, unusual dry mouth/increased thirst, lack of tears, dizziness/lightheadedness, or pale/wrinkled skin.

Many people using this medication have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

unusual bleeding/bruising
signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)
symptoms of liver disease (e.g., persistent nausea/vomiting, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin)
mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression)
unusual weakness

This medication may infrequently cause low blood sugar levels. Tell your doctor promptly if you notice symptoms of low blood sugar such as nervousness, shakiness, fast heartbeat, sweating, and unusual hunger.

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