irinotecan - injection, Camptosar

BRAND NAME(S): Camptosar

Warning |Medication Uses|How To Use|Side Effects|Precautions|Drug Interactions|Overdose|Notes|Missed Dose|Storage

WARNING:You will be closely monitored (e.g., blood tests) by your doctor while using this medication. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.

Irinotecan may cause severediarrhea, which can occur during or right after you receive this medication and/or more than 24 hours afterward. If thediarrheastarts immediately, you may also have other side effects such asrunny nose, increased saliva,watery eyes,sweating,stomach cramps, or flushing. If thediarrheastarts later, it could be a different type that may be persistent and can cause serious (possibly fatal) loss of too much body water (dehydration)、矿物质失衡或严重感染(sepsis). Tell your doctor immediately if you have diarrhea and/or any of the symptoms that occur with the early form of diarrhea. Also tell your doctor if you have stomach/abdominal pain, extremethirst, verydry mouth,muscle cramps/weakness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat,fainting,dizziness,lightheadedness, or signs of infection (e.g.,fever, persistentsore throat). Your doctor should prescribe other medications to treat the diarrhea and other symptoms.

This medication may cause very serious (possibly fatal)blood disorders(decreased bone marrow function leading to low number of blood cells such as white cells,red cells, and platelets). This effect can decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, cause your body to bruise or bleed easier, or causeanemia. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following: signs of infection (fever, persistentsore throat),easy bruising/bleeding, unusualtiredness, fast/pounding heartbeat.

USES:This medication is used to treatcancer of the colonand rectum.OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This drug may also be used to treat other types ofcancer(such as lung,bone cancer).

HOW TO USE:This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional. The dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment.If this medication comes into contact with your skin, wash the skin immediately and completely with soap and water. If this medication gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose,flushcompletely with plenty of water. Consult your doctor for more details.

SIDE EFFECTS:See also Warning section.Nausea,vomiting,loss of appetite,constipation,cough, drowsiness,mouth sores, weakness, or trouble sleeping may occur.Nauseaandvomiting可能是严重的。在某些情况下,你的医生可能总统cribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these effects persist or worsen, or if you are unable to drink/eat because of nausea/vomiting, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Temporaryhair lossmay occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:pain/redness/swelling at the injection site or arms/legs, numbness/tingling/burning of arms/legs, black/bloody stools, change in the amount of urine, lung problems (such asshortness of breath,cough).Get medical help right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech,confusion, troublebreathing.A very seriousallergic reactionto this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a seriousallergicreaction, including:rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severedizziness, trouble breathing.Irinotecan can commonly cause a mildrashthat is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of asevere allergic reaction. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS:Before using irinotecan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any otherallergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: bowel blockage (e.g., paralytic ileus), certain genetic metabolism disorder (fructose intolerance).Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including:radiationtreatments, blood/bone marrow disorders (e.g., low platelet/neutrophil/red blood cell levels),diabetes,liver disease,kidney disease, lung disease.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or causeblurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholicbeverages.To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a sitting or lying position, get up slowly.Do not have immunizations/vaccinationswithout the consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oralpoliovaccineorflu vaccineinhaled through the nose.To lower your risk of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp objects like razors and nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports.Wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infections.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug, especially diarrhea.This medication is not recommended for use duringpregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while using this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms ofbirth control(e.g.,condoms,birth control pills) while using this medication. If you becomepregnantor think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.It is not known whether this drug passes intobreast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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DRUG INTERACTIONS:Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescriptiondrugsand herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include:atazanavir, drugs affectingliver enzymesthat remove irinotecan from your body (such as rifamycins includingrifabutin, certain anti-seizuremedicines includingcarbamazepine/phenytoin/phenobarbital), laxatives, "water pills"/diuretics (e.g.,furosemide).Avoid takingSt. John's wortwithin 2 weeks before or during treatment with this medication, and avoid takingketoconazolewithin 1 week before or during treatment with this medication.Avoid eating foods or taking products containing tumeric (curcumin) while being treated with irinotecan. It may decrease this medication's effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

OVERDOSE:If overdose is suspected, contact apoison controlcenter or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: signs of infection (e.g., persistentsore throat, fever), severe diarrhea.

NOTES:Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g.,complete blood count,hemoglobin, platelets) should be performed regularly to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

MISSED DOSE:For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.

STORAGE:Consult the product instructions and your pharmacist for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Information last revised April 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.