Data

Clinical

The first and only treatment for early-onset,
severe or serious 5-FU or capecitabine toxicity

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Pre-Clinical

Earlier treatment improved survival in animal studies
The clinical significance of animal studies is unknown

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Indication

VISTOGARD is indicated for the emergency treatment of adult and pediatric patients:

  • following a fluorouracil or capecitabine overdose regardless of the presence of symptoms, or
  • who exhibit early-onset, severe or life-threatening toxicity affecting the cardiac or central nervous system, and/or early-onset, unusually severe adverse reactions (e.g., gastrointestinal toxicity and/or neutropenia) within 96 hours following the end of fluorouracil or capecitabine administration.

Limitations of use

  • VISTOGARD is not recommended for the non–emergent treatment of adverse reactions associated with fluorouracil or capecitabine because it may diminish the efficacy of these drugs.
  • The safety and efficacy of VISTOGARD initiated more than 96 hours following the end of fluorouracil or capecitabine administration have not been established.