Zanosar

Active Ingredient(s): Streptozocin
FDA Approved: * May 7, 1982
Pharm Company: * SICOR PHARMS
Category: Cancer

Streptozotocin or streptozocin (INN, USP) (STZ) is a naturally occurring alkylating antineoplastic agent that is particularly toxic to the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas in mammals. It is used in medicine for treating certain cancers of the islets of Langerhans and used in medical research to produce an animal model for hyperglycemia and Alzheimer's in a large dose, as well as type 2 diabetes or type 1 diabetes with multiple low doses. Contents 1 Usage 2 Mechanism 3 History 4 ... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Zanosar 100 mg/ml Intravenous Powder, for Solution
NDC: 0703-4636
Labeler:
Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.
Zanosar 1 g/10ml Intravenous Powder, for Solution
NDC: 68118-100
Labeler:
Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.a.

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