Irilieva Benefits & Uses

Irilieva is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Irilieva 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

Irilieva Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Irilieva 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

Irilieva Related Warnings

Is the use of Irilieva safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Irilieva safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Irilieva on the Kidneys?

Mild
What is the effect of Irilieva on the Liver?

Moderate
What is the effect of Irilieva on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of Irilieva with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Guaifenesin

Irilieva Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Neutropenia
Dehydration
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Irilieva

Is this Irilieva habit forming or addictive?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

No

Irilieva Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Irilieva

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Irilieva

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)

Irilieva 100mg Injection