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Topotecan Injection

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  • Contains / Salt: Topotecan
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Topotecan Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 5120
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 5120
0 people have bought this recently
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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Topotecan
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Topotecan Information

Topotecan is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Topotecan have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Topotecan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

  1. Topotecan Benefits & Uses
  2. Topotecan Dosage & How to Take
  3. Topotecan Side Effects
  4. Topotecan Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Topotecan with Other Drugs
  6. Topotecan Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Topotecan
  8. Topotecan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Topotecan Benefits & Uses

Topotecan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Topotecan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Ovarian Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)
Adult
  • Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)
Geriatric
  • Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)

Topotecan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topotecan is used -

Severe

Common

Topotecan Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Topotecan safe for pregnant women?


    Topotecan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Topotecan without medical advice.

    Severe

  • Is the use of Topotecan safe during breastfeeding?


    Topotecan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe

  • What is the effect of Topotecan on the Kidneys?


    Topotecan rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Topotecan on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Topotecan on the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Topotecan on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Topotecan for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Topotecan with Other Drugs

Topotecan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

ClozapineAdalimumabAmiodaroneAmoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin
    Cabozantinib

    Topotecan Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topotecan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

    Frequently asked Questions about Topotecan

    • Is this Topotecan habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Topotecan is addictive.

      No

    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Topotecan as you may feel sleepy.

      Dangerous

    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but consume Topotecan only on doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Topotecan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

      No

    Topotecan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Topotecan


      You can take Topotecan with food.

      Safe

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Topotecan


      Information about the interaction of Topotecan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

      Unknown

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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience

    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Topotecan

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1221-1223

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

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