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When Zanosar (streptozocin) is used with vitamin K antagonists, more frequent INR (International Normalised Ratio) monitoring is required because of variable coagulation status, increased thrombotic and haemorrhagic risks during tumour diseases, and potential interactions between oral anticoagulants and anticancer chemotherapy.
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- Zanosar 1 g, powder for concentrate for solution for infusionEsteve Pharmaceuticals (formerly Intrapharm Laboratories) · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 2Document updated
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