Irinotel 40 Mg Injection 2 ml

Irinotel 40 Mg (2 Ml) (Irinotecan)

What Is The Generic Name For Irinotel:

Irinotecan is the generic version for Irinotel

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Irinotel 40 mg (Irinotecan):

• Camptosar

About Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan 40 mg which is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of colon and rectum. This injection must be administered by a doctor or a nurse but you can buy it from all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores if you have a doctor’s prescription.

Manufacturer:

One of the top leading companies, Fresenius Kabi is manufacturing Irinotel 40 mg  It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan, 40 mg per 2 ml of injection. This combination may also be available in other substitutes at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg is used to treat:

• Cancers of Bladder
• Cervical Cancer
• Colon and Rectum Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Cancer of Male and Female Reproductive organs

How Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan) Works:

Irinotecan present as a main and active ingredient of Irinotel actively inhibits topoisomerase, the only enzyme that replicates the genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells which stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Before You Use Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to its contents
• You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

• Avoid taking alcohol
• Avoid Aspirin or other related products
• Avoid Driving and doing any mechanical job that involves your alertness as it causes dizziness
• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

You should avoid Irinotel 40 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have severe Kidney or Liver Diseases
• Have urinary Problems
• Have chronic inflammatory bowel disease and or bowel obstruction
• Have bone marrow failure
• Have Severe Infections
• Have gastrointestinal disease or inflammation of large intestine  
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• Have any other serious problem or disorder which can cause serious effects in combination with this medicine. Hence always discuss your all medicines and disease with your doctor.

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Hypersensitive to it
• Are having any liver/ Kidney disease
• Have Asthma or other lung disorder
• Have received radiation therapy before
• Have Diabetes
• Have gastrointestinal disease
• Have seizures or any other brain disease
• Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure or heart disorders
• Have any other Infection or Disease
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding women
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Irinotel 40 mg contains Irinotecan in a vial for injection, which is used to treat different types of cancerous form. This is a prescription only drug which is also available in various substitutes and must be administered by a doctor or a nurse only. Always consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the injection as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Irinotel 40 mg at a fixed time and must be injected by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the drug. It is not recommended for the infants and Pregnant/Nursing women.

How Much Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Irinotel 40 mg. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection.

How To Take The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan):

Irinotel 40 mg should be administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the injection.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan)

You are always advised to take Irinotel 40 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms or reach nearby medical facility if you noticed blood in stools or experience dizziness or faintness, continuous nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Irinotel 40 mg should be taken as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Irinotel 40 Mg (Irinotecan)

• Dizziness   
• Nausea/Vomiting                         
• Headache                                 
• Hypotension
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Fast heartbeat
• Muscle pain
• Shaking of hands or feet
• Skin rash
• Decreased appetite
• Mucosal Inflammation
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Pain at the injection site
• Lower back pain
• Fever or chills
• Joint pain
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Swelling of feet and lower legs
• Loss of taste
• Decreased appetite
• Sour mouth

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Irinotel 40 mg may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on some Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Atazanavir sulfate
• Dexamethasone
• Diuretics
• Ketoconazole
• Laxatives
• Prochlorperazine

Warning And Precaution:

Irinotel 40 mg should be used very cautiously in patients having:

• Allergy/Hypersensititvity
• Bowel Obstruction
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Blood Cell Counts
• Infections
• Impaired kidney/ Liver function
• Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Keep monitoring Kidney/Liver and Blood Cell counts while taking this medicine
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection

Indications:

• Do not stop taking Irinotel 40 mg on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician.
• Do not self administer the drug.

Storage:

Store the Irinotel 40 mg injection vial at a cool temperature in a clean, dark, and dry place. Make sure that the injection vial is not damaged or leaked.