MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of Zinecard

Meaning of Zinecard: A drug used to reduce heart damage in women given doxorubicin for breast cancer that has spread.

A drug used to reduce heart damage in women given doxorubicin for breast cancer that has spread. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. Zinecard contains the active ingredient dexrazoxane. It is a type of cardioprotective agent, a type of chemoprotective agent, and a type of topoisomerase inhibitor.

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