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OVERDOSE

There have not been any reports of overdoses with ZENAPAX (daclizumab) . A maximum tolerated dose has not been determined in patients. A dose of 1.5 mg/kg has been administered to bone marrow transplant recipients without any associated adverse events.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

ZENAPAX (daclizumab) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to daclizumab or

to any components of this product.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/28/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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