Treatment of experimental extravasation of amrubicin, liposomal doxorubicin, and mitoxantrone with dexrazoxane

Purpose Dexrazoxane is an established treatment option in extravasation of the classic anthracyclines such as doxorubicin, epirubicin, and daunorubicin. However, it is not known whether the protection against the devastating tissue injuries extends into extravasation with new types of anthracyclines, the anthracenediones, or the liposomal pegylated anthracycline formulations. We therefore tested the antidotal efficacy of dexrazoxane against extravasation of amrubicin, mitoxantrone, and liposomal pegylated doxorubicin in mice.