Brand name: Zavedos
Zavedos is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) idarubicin. On this page you will find out more about Zavedos, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: idarubicin
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Zavedos 5 mg hard capsule, 1
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
ZAVEDOS is indicated for the use in acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML) in adults for remission induction in untreated patients or for remission induction in relapsed or refractory patients. ZAVEDOS capsules are indicated whenever the intravenous route is not considered suitable. ZAVEDOS may be used in combination chemotherapy regimens involving other cytotoxic agents.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
Hard gelatin capsule, self-locking, with opaque red-orange cap & body, size No.4, with a radial imprint on the cap "idarubicin 5" with black ink. The capsules contain an orange powder.
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| Dosage Form | Capsule, hard |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
single capsule: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Bottle |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 May 2018
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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