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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 20 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Colotecan rarely harms the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Colotecan without any fear of damage to the heart.
Colotecan 20 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
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 -
Is this Colotecan 20 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Colotecan 20 Mg Injection has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Colotecan 20 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colotecan 20 Mg Injection
Taking Colotecan 20 Mg Injection with food is 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Camptosar® (Irinotecan)