- Indications of Irinotecan
- Side effects of Irinotecan
- Contraindications for Irinotecan
- How to use Irinotecan
Irinotecan is a chemotherapeutic drug that has as its active substance Irinotecan Hydrochloride.
It is an injectable medicine, used exclusively by adults and aimed at the elimination of cancer cells from the body.
Indications of Irinotecan
Colon cancer; rectal cancer; lung cancer; ovarian cancer; breast cancer.
Side effects of Irinotecan
Increased sweat; diarrhea; saliva production; stomach pain; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; low resistance to infections; anemia; loss of hair; tiredness; weakness; watery eyes.
Contraindications for Irinotecan
Pregnant women; lactating women; individuals hypersensitive to the components of the Irinotecan formula.
How to use Irinotecan
Injectable Use
Adults
The administered dose is usually 180 mg of Irinotecan every 2 weeks, this dose can be adjusted by the doctor according to the age, the clinical condition and the side effects manifested by the patient.
The drug is applied to the vein over 30 to 90 minutes.
