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Details for: MITOXANTRONE INJECTION

Company: FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN DIN name Active Ingredient(s) Strength Dosage Form Route of Administration
02286300MITOXANTRONE INJECTIONMITOXANTRONE (MITOXANTRONE HYDROCHLORIDE)2 MG / MLSOLUTIONINTRAVENOUS
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Consumer Information

This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What the medication is used for

It is used to treat some kinds of cancer:

  • metastatic breast cancer;

  • relapsed adult leukemia, lymphoma, and hepatoma;

  • in combination with other drug(s), for acute non-lymphocytic leukemia (ANLL).
What it does

Mitoxantrone belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics (anticancer). Mitoxantrone seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

When it should not be used
  • If allergic to Mitoxantrone Injection, USP, or any of its components, or have demonstrated prior hypersensitivity to anthracycline drugs;

  • In patients who have received prior substantial anthracycline exposure and have abnormal cardiac function;

  • In patients who have NOT recovered from severe suppression of the bone marrow activity due to previous treatment with other cytotoxic agents or radiotherapy;

  • In patients with severe liver impairment.
What the medicinal ingredient is

mitoxantrone hydrochloride

What the non-medicinal ingredients are
  • Glacial acetic acid

  • Sodium acetate

  • Sodium chloride

  • Water for Injection
What dosage form it comes in

2 mg mitoxantrone/mL aqueous solution for intravenous injection available as 10 mL/vial.

Warnings and precautions

Mitoxantrone Injection, USP must not be given by intrathecal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intra-arterial injection.

Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia has been reported in patients treated with anthracyclines.

Heart muscle toxicity (myocardial/cardiac toxicity) may occur.

BEFORE you use Mitoxantrone Injection, USP talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

  • You are allergic to Mitoxantrone Injection, its components, or anthracycline drugs;

  • If you have received prior substantial anthracycline exposure;

  • You are pregnant, if you plan to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding a baby;

  • You are recently vaccinated or plan to be vaccinated;

  • You have heart problems, liver problems, or multiple sclerosis.
Interactions with this medication

Drugs that may interact with Mitoxantrone Injection, USP include:

  • Anthracyclines

  • Anthracenediones

  • Daunorubicin

  • Doxorubicin

  • Other cardiotoxic drugs
Proper use of this medication

Mitoxantrone Injection, USP should be administered by individuals experienced in the use of antineoplastic therapy and have the facilities to monitor your blood and heart during and after treatment.
Mitoxantrone Injection should be given slowly into a freely flowing intravenous infusion.
It is recommended that Mitoxantrone Injection not be mixed in the same infusion with other drugs.

Usual Dose

The dose of mitoxantrone will be different for different patients. The dose that is used may depend on a number of things, including what the medicine is being used for, body size, and whether or not this drug is being taken in combination with other medication. The proper dose of mitoxantrone will be determined by your doctor.

Overdose

There is no known specific antidote for mitoxantrone.

In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Side effects and what to do about them

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects that may require medical attention. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.
Mitoxantrone can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. Talk to your doctor about how to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding.
Mitoxantrone often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the medicine, even if your stomach is upset. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.
Mitoxantrone may cause the urine to turn a blue-green colour. It may also cause the whites of the eyes to turn a blue colour. These effects are normal and last for only 1 or 2 days after each dose is given.
This medicine often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treatment with mitoxantrone has ended, normal hair growth should return.

Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist only if severe Talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist in all cases Stop taking drug and talk with your doctor or pharmacist
Common
body aches or pains    
congestion    
constipation    
diarrhea    
dry/sore throat    
headache    
irregular or longer/heavier menstrual periods    
nausea    
vomiting    
sores in mouth and on lips    
stomach pain    
black tarry stools    
cough or shortness of breath    
blood in urine or stools    
fast or irregular heartbeat    
fever or chills    
lower back or side pain    
painful or difficult urination    
pinpoint red spots on skin    
swelling of feet/lower legs    
unusual bleeding/bruising    
decrease in urination    
seizures    
sore, red eyes    
yellow eyes or skin    
Uncommon
blue skin at injection site    
pain or redness at injection site    
skin rash    
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Mitoxantrone Injection, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store

Mitoxantrone Injection, USP should be stored between 15 °C and 25 °C.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:

  • Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
  • Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
  • Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
    • Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or
    • Mail to:
      Canada Vigilance Program
      Health Canada
      Postal Locator 0701E
      Ottawa ON K1A 0K9

Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffectTM Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.

NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

This document plus the full Product Monograph, prepared for health professionals, can be obtained by contacting the sponsor, Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd., at: 1-877-821-7724

This leaflet was prepared by:
Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.
45 Vogell Rd, Suite 200
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3P6

Last revised: September 28, 2016

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