Irinotel 40 Mg Injection 2 ml

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2687

USA Brand Name

Camptosar

Strength

40mg/2ml

Generic Name

Irinotecan

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi

## Irinotel 40 Mg (2 Ml) (Irinotecan)

## What Is The Generic Name For Irinotel:

Irinotecan is the generic version for Irinotel

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Irinotel 40 mg (Irinotecan):

Camptosar

## About Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan 40 mg which is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of colon and rectum. This injection must be administered by a doctor or a nurse but you can buy it from all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores if you have a doctor’s prescription.

## Manufacturer :

One of the top leading companies, Fresenius Kabi is manufacturing Irinotel 40 mg  It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan, 40 mg per 2 ml of injection. This combination may also be available in other substitutes at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg is used to treat:

Cancers of Bladder

Cervical Cancer

Colon and Rectum Cancer

Lung Cancer

Cancer of Male and Female Reproductive organs

## How Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan) Works:

Irinotecan present as a main and active ingredient of Irinotel actively inhibits topoisomerase, the only enzyme that replicates the genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells which stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

## Before You Use Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to its contents

You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Aspirin or other related products

Avoid Driving and doing any mechanical job that involves your alertness as it causes dizziness

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

You should avoid Irinotel 40 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have severe Kidney or Liver Diseases

Have urinary Problems

Have chronic inflammatory bowel disease and or bowel obstruction

Have bone marrow failure

Have Severe Infections

Have gastrointestinal disease or inflammation of large intestine

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have any other serious problem or disorder which can cause serious effects in combination with this medicine. Hence always discuss your all medicines and disease with your doctor.

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Hypersensitive to it

Are having any liver/ Kidney disease

Have Asthma or other lung disorder

Have received radiation therapy before

Have Diabetes

Have gastrointestinal disease

Have seizures or any other brain disease

Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure or heart disorders

Have any other Infection or Disease

Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan in a vial for injection, which is used to treat different types of cancerous form. This is a prescription only drug which is also available in various substitutes and must be administered by a doctor or a nurse only. Always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the injection as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Irinotel 40 mg at a fixed time and must be injected by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the drug. It is not recommended for the infants and Pregnant/Nursing women.

## How Much Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Irinotel 40 mg. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection.

## How To Take The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg should be administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the injection.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan)

You are always advised to take Irinotel 40 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms or reach nearby medical facility if you noticed blood in stools or experience dizziness or faintness, continuous nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Irinotel 40 mg should be taken as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan)

Dizziness

Nausea/Vomiting

Headache

Hypotension

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Fast heartbeat

Muscle pain

Shaking of hands or feet

Skin rash

Decreased appetite

Mucosal Inflammation

Stomach pain

Diarrhea

Pain at the injection site

Lower back pain

Fever or chills

Joint pain

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Swelling of feet and lower legs

Loss of taste

Decreased appetite

Sour mouth

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Irinotel 40 mg may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on some Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Atazanavir sulfate

Dexamethasone

Diuretics

Ketoconazole

Laxatives

Prochlorperazine

## Warning And Precaution:

Irinotel 40 mg should be used very cautiously in patients having:

Allergy/Hypersensititvity

Bowel Obstruction

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Blood Cell Counts

Infections

Impaired kidney/ Liver function

Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Keep monitoring Kidney/Liver and Blood Cell counts while taking this medicine

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection

## Indications :

Do not stop taking Irinotel 40 mg on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician.

Do not self administer the drug.

## Storage :

Store the Irinotel 40 mg injection vial at a cool temperature in a clean, dark, and dry place. Make sure that the injection vial is not damaged or leaked.