Treatment of Irinot 100mg Injection

Irinot 100mg Injection

Uses:

• Treatment of metastatic cancer of the colon and rectum (large intestine).

Active ingredient:

• Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate.

Important information:

• Irinot 100mg Injection is prescribed alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents.
• It is indicated for advanced colon cancer and rectal cancer in adults.

Side effects:

• Myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression leading to low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets in the blood) and diarrhea are the most common adverse effects.
• Other common side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, anemia, pain, fatigue, fever, infections including sepsis, abnormal bilirubin levels, hair loss, and weight loss.
• Serious side effects include early and late diarrhea, allergic reactions, kidney impairment, lung problems, and low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets in the blood.

Safety advice:

• Do not freeze. Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
• Keep this medicine away from the sight and reach of children.
• Always check the expiry date before consuming it.
• Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
• Consult your healthcare provider if you take other medicines, herbs, and supplements.
• Effective contraception (birth control) by males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Irinot 100mg Injection without consulting your doctor.
• Do not drive or use tools after taking this medicine, as you may feel dizzy or tired for the first 24 hours.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• Irinot 100mg Injection is unsafe during pregnancy as it may harm the developing baby.
• It is unsafe to use during breastfeeding as Irinot 100mg Injection and its metabolites are found in human milk.

Liver and kidney function:

• Irinot 100mg Injection is used with caution in patients with liver impairment.
• This injection should be taken cautiously in patients with kidney disease or who have undergone dialysis.

Missed dose:

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it's close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ:

• Q1. Hair loss can be a possible side effect of using Irinot 100mg Injection. Discuss this potential side effect with your doctor for further information and guidance.
• Q2. Irinot 100mg Injection may cause liver impairment or damage. Inform your physician before starting treatment if you have liver disease or jaundice.
• Q3. Some serious side effects of Irinot 100mg Injection are early and late diarrhea, allergic reactions, kidney impairment, lung problems, and low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets in the blood.
• Q4. Drink large amounts of water and rehydration fluids to prevent diarrhea. Take antidiarrheal medicines, including loperamide.
• Q5. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it's close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Therapeutic effects:

• Irinot 100mg Injection works by converting its active metabolite with the help of liver enzymes and inhibits the Topoisomerase I enzyme. This causes damage to the DNA synthesis and its replication, thus preventing the cancer cells from growing and spreading.

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