Colotecan 20 Mg Injection Information

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Colotecan 20 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection are Fatigue, Weakness. Some other side effects of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Colotecan 20 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Colotecan 20 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Diarrhea (Loose Motions) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Colotecan 20 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Colotecan 20 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Colotecan Benefits & Uses
Colotecan Dosage & How to Take
Colotecan Side Effects
Colotecan Related Warnings
Colotecan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Colotecan
Colotecan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection 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

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Colotecan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Colotecan. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Colotecan rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Colotecan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Colotecan only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colotecan 20 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Herpes
Neutropenia
Dehydration
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Colotecan 20 Mg Injection

Is this Colotecan 20 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection has not been reported.

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

After taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Colotecan 20 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Colotecan 20 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Colotecan 20 Mg Injection

Taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Colotecan 20 Mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection 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

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

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