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Topotecan (Systemic)

Brand Names : Hycamtin

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Antineoplastic
Description

Topotecan (toe-poe-TEE-kan) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries and certain types of lung cancer.

Topotecan interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may occur after treatment with topotecan has been stopped.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

    Parenteral
  • Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Hycamtin

In Canada -

  • Hycamtin

   

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Topotecan: Before Using



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