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Relitecan 40Mg Injection

2ml Injection

MRP3600.00

2790.00

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Product Summary

Uses
Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, usually combined with other chemotherapy medicines, Treatment of colorectal cancer that has come back or progressed after earlier chemotherapy
Therapy
Anti-neoplastic
Side effects
Bone marrow suppression, Severe diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Hair loss, Fatigue
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Medical Description

injection is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain tumors, particularly of the colon and rectum. Its active ingredient is irinotecan, a topoisomerase inhibitor that interferes with the growth of abnormal cells.

Uses

  • Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, usually combined with other chemotherapy medicines
  • Treatment of colorectal cancer that has come back or progressed after earlier chemotherapy

Contraindications

If you are allergic to irinotecan or any other ingredient in this medicine, do not use it. Tell your doctor if you have severe bone marrow suppression, active infections, or severe kidney disease before using this medicine.

Side effects

  • Bone marrow suppression
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Fatigue

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

This medicine must not be used during pregnancy as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Use effective contraception during and after treatment. Consult your doctor about safe reproductive practices.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

This medicine must not be used while breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed during treatment and after, as per your doctor's advice.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment with this medicine.

Driving

Driving

This medicine may cause severe side effects and fatigue. Do not drive or operate machinery during treatment.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You experience severe, prolonged diarrhea (especially if it begins more than 24 hours after your infusion), as this requires immediate medical attention and aggressive hydration.
  • You develop a fever, chills, or signs of infection while your blood counts are low.
  • You experience sudden shortness of breath, cough, or breathing difficulties.
  • You have a history of Gilbert's syndrome, as specialized monitoring is required.

Directions for Use

This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting. It is administered intravenously as part of a chemotherapy regimen. Do not self-inject.

Storage and disposal

This medicine must be stored and disposed of by the hospital or clinic where it is administered. Ask your healthcare team about proper handling.

Quick Tips

  • Attend all scheduled treatment appointments
  • Report signs of infection, unusual bleeding, or severe diarrhea immediately
  • Drink plenty of water to help prevent dehydration from diarrhea
  • Maintain good nutrition during treatment
  • Use contraception during and after treatment if applicable, as this medicine may harm a developing fetus

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose is unlikely since this medicine is administered by a trained healthcare professional. If an overdose is suspected, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Since this medicine is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. Contact your doctor if you miss your scheduled treatment appointment. If you missed any dose of medicine, contact your doctor for rescheduling. If it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How does this medicine work?

Irinotecan works by inhibiting topoisomerase, an enzyme essential for cancer cell DNA replication. By blocking this enzyme, it prevents cancer cells from dividing and growing.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, particularly other chemotherapy drugs or medicines that affect the liver or bone marrow. Your doctor will coordinate your treatment plan accordingly.

Interactions with food items

Maintain a well-balanced diet and consume abundant fluids (drinking plenty of water daily) to stay hydrated, especially if experiencing gastrointestinal side effects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Irinotecan can cause severe diarrhea as a side effect. Your doctor may prescribe anti-diarrheal medications to help manage this. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience severe diarrhea.
This medicine is given by injection in a hospital or clinic setting by trained healthcare professionals. It is usually given intravenously as part of a complete cancer treatment regimen.
This depends on your individual response to treatment and your specific job. Discuss work arrangements with your doctor, as you may need time off for treatments and recovery.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:RELITECAN

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Relitecan Injection (2) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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