Inotad Benefits & Uses

Inotad is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Inotad 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	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: intravenously over 90 minutes
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: intravenously over 90 minutes

Inotad Side Effects

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

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Diarrhoea

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Rash
Infection

Common

Fatigue
Weakness

Inotad Related Warnings

Is the use of Inotad safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Inotad. If you are pregnant, do not take Inotad without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Inotad safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Inotad. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Inotad on the Kidneys?

Inotad rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Inotad on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Inotad. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Inotad on the Heart?

You can take Inotad without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Inotad with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Guaifenesin

Inotad Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Neutropenia
Dehydration
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Inotad

Is this Inotad habit forming or addictive?

Inotad does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Inotad, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Inotad can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Inotad should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Inotad in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Inotad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Inotad

It is safe to take Inotad with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Inotad

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Inotad with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 706-708

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

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

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