Irinotecan Hcl
Irinotecan HCl 25ML of 500MG/25ML
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What is Irinotecan Hcl?
Irinotecan HCl, commonly sold under the brand name Camptosar, is a chemotherapeutic agent used primarily in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. As a topoisomerase I inhibitor, it works by interfering with the replication of DNA, thereby inhibiting the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. This drug is often administered intravenously and is used in combination with other chemotherapy agents to enhance cancer treatment efficacy.Side Effects
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, stomach pain or cramping, red or black stools
Warnings
- Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
- This medicine often causes diarrhea. Diarrhea can begin while you are receiving a dose of medicine or shortly afterward, or it may occur more than 24 hours later. Your doctor may give you medicine to treat diarrhea. Follow instructions carefully.
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- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, stomach pain or cramping, red or black stools
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Trouble breathing, fever, or cough
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, bloody urine, lower back or side pain
- Blurred vision
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Runny nose, watery eyes, flushing, slow heartbeat
- Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
- This medicine often causes diarrhea. Diarrhea can begin while you are receiving a dose of medicine or shortly afterward, or it may occur more than 24 hours later. Your doctor may give you medicine to treat diarrhea. Follow instructions carefully.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or cause vision problems. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problemsLung problems
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, Gilbert syndrome, lung problems, bone marrow disease, any type of infection, or an enzyme problem called reduced UGT1A1 activity.
- Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Women should not get pregnant for at least 6 months after treatment ends. Men should not father a child for at least 3 months after treatment ends.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 7 days after your last dose of this medicine.
Irinotecan Hcl Coupons & Prices
Irinotecan HCl 25ML of 500MG/25ML
What is Irinotecan Hcl ?
Irinotecan HCl, commonly sold under the brand name Camptosar, is a chemotherapeutic agent used primarily in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. As a topoisomerase I inhibitor, it works by interfering with the replication of DNA, thereby inhibiting the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. This drug is often administered intravenously and is used in combination with other chemotherapy agents to enhance cancer treatment efficacy.
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