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ZOLINZA
Overview
What is ZOLINZA?
ZOLINZA contains vorinostat, which is described chemically as hydroxy-phenyloctanediamide.
The empirical formula is CHNO. The molecular weight is 264.32 and the structural formula is:
Vorinostat is a white to light orange powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, isopropanol and acetone, freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in methylene chloride. It has no chiral centers and is non-hygroscopic. The differential scanning calorimetry ranged from 161.7 (endotherm) to 163.9°C. The pH of saturated water solutions of vorinostat drug substance was 6.6. The pKa of vorinostat was determined to be 9.2.
Each 100 mg ZOLINZA capsule for oral administration contains 100 mg vorinostat and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell excipients are titanium dioxide, gelatin and sodium lauryl sulfate.
What does ZOLINZA look like?
What are the available doses of ZOLINZA?
Capsules: 100 mg ()
What should I talk to my health care provider before I take ZOLINZA?
How should I use ZOLINZA?
ZOLINZA is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma who have progressive, persistent or recurrent disease on or following two systemic therapies.
The recommended dose is 400 mg orally once daily with food.
Treatment may be continued as long as there is no evidence of progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity.
ZOLINZA capsules should not be opened or crushed .
What interacts with ZOLINZA?
Sorry No Records found
What are the warnings of ZOLINZA?
Sorry No Records found
What are the precautions of ZOLINZA?
Sorry No Records found
What are the side effects of ZOLINZA?
Sorry No records found
What should I look out for while using ZOLINZA?
None.
What might happen if I take too much ZOLINZA?
No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage of ZOLINZA.
In the event of overdose, it is reasonable to employ the usual supportive measures, e.g., remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, employ clinical monitoring, and institute supportive therapy, if required. It is not known if vorinostat is dialyzable.
How should I store and handle ZOLINZA?
Store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep container closed tightly. Protect from light.ZOLINZA capsules, 100 mg, are white, opaque hard gelatin capsules with "568" over "100 mg" printed within the radial bar in black ink on the capsule body. They are supplied as follows: NDCEach bottle contains 120 capsules.ZOLINZA capsules, 100 mg, are white, opaque hard gelatin capsules with "568" over "100 mg" printed within the radial bar in black ink on the capsule body. They are supplied as follows: NDCEach bottle contains 120 capsules.ZOLINZA capsules, 100 mg, are white, opaque hard gelatin capsules with "568" over "100 mg" printed within the radial bar in black ink on the capsule body. They are supplied as follows: NDCEach bottle contains 120 capsules.
