Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: hypotension, peripheral edema, phlebitis.
Derm: pruritus, rash.
F and E: hypokalemia.
GI: nausea, vomiting, ↓ appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, HEPATOTOXICITY.
GU: ↓ fertility (males), ↑ serum creatinine.
Hemat: leukopenia, ANEMIA, THROMBOCYTOPENIA.
Local: infusion site pain.
Neuro: fatigue, dizziness, headache.
Resp: cough.
Drug-Drug:
Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics
Pharmacologic Classification: histone deacetylase inhibitors
Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Distributes into total body water, minimal tissue distribution; crosses the placenta.
Metabolism/Excretion: Rapidly and extensively metabolized by the liver, primarily by the UGT1A1 enzyme system with minor metabolism by other systems, <2% excreted unchanged in urine.
Half-life: 1.1 hr.
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