Irinotel 100Mg Injection

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

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. Certain medications tend to interact with Irinotel 100mg Injection and can cause potential side effects.

• 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.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare professional administers it into your vein. Do not self administer. Your physician will recommend a DNA test before taking this medicine. The dose depends on your age, size, and medical condition.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Early and late diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Kidney impairment
• Lung problems
• Low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets in the blood

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Anemia
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Fever, infections including sepsis
• Abnormal bilirubin levels
• Hair loss
• Weight loss

Diarrhea is the first sign of Irinotel 100mg Injection. It may be serious if diarrhea starts more than 24 hours after administration of this medication. It should be treated immediately and kept under close supervision. If left untreated, it could lead to dehydration and serious chemical imbalances, which can be life-threatening. Try to avoid laxatives and stool softeners while taking this medicine. Drink large amounts of water and rehydration fluids immediately. Take antidiarrheal treatment like loperamide.