ingredient Irinotecan (100mg)
substitutes Irinotecan (100mg)
treatment Ovarian cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Cervical cancer
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Medicine Overview by Anukar Pharmacy
( Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer )
TreatmentCampto 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of colon and rectum.
Side EffectsFatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Hair loss, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased appetite, Mucosal inflammation.
Method of UseYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer WorksCampto 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It is an inhibitor of topoisomerase, an enzyme important for replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
More Info by Anukar Pharmacy
( Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer )
Suggestions
- You will be monitored for blood cell counts before each treatment session.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you notice passage of blood in stools or experience dizziness or faintness, continuous episodes of nausea, vomiting or diarrhea or fever.
- Tell your doctor if you have received radiation therapy in the past.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol or high blood pressure or any liver or kidney or heart or lung disorders.
- Do not drive or operate any machines as irinotecan may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Patients allergic to irinotecan or any of its ingredients should not take it.
- Patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease and or bowel obstruction should not take it.
- Patients with severe liver disease or severe bone marrow failure should not take it.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it.
Warning by Anukar Pharmacy
( Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer )
Special precautions for Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer Heads up
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Alcohol
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. | |
Pregnancy
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WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS | Campto 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation
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UNSAFE | Campto 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable. |
Driving
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Campto 100mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. | |
Kidney
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Campto 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Campto 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients on dialysis. | |
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Campto 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Suggestion by Anukar Pharmacy on missing a dose
( Campto 100mg Injection, Pfizer )
If you miss a dose of Campto 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Disclaimer
The information of Anukar Pharmacy is for reference purpose only, and Anukar Pharmacy or Anukar Pharmacy or Anukar Pharmacy is not intended to be a replacement of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Anukar Pharmacy suggest to ask the advice of a physician or any qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of anything you have learned from Anukar Pharmacy.
