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OVERDOSE

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.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Severe hepatic impairment [See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Use in Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.]

Last reviewed on RxList: 11/29/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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