Irinotecan HCL: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Irinotecan HCL is a cancer medicine, used to treat cancer of the colon and rectum. The drug has indications for some suitable patients and it is necessary to pay attention to a few aspects in the treatment process to ensure safety for the health of the user.

1. What is the effect of Irinotecan?

Irinotecan HCL is a drug used in the treatment of colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Drugs are administered intravenously, the dose depends on the patient's health status, body weight as well as the response to treatment.
If the medicine comes into contact with the patient's skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water. If the medicine gets into the eyes, mouth and nose, it should also be rinsed many times with water to limit irritation to these sensitive areas of the body.

2. Indications for use of Irinotecan HCL

Indications for use of Irinotecan HCL in the following cases:
Colon cancer, rectal cancer that has spread to other areas Non-producing astrocytomas Polymorphous glioblastoma Non-small cell lung cancer Small cell lung cancer Ewing's sarcoma Cancer, malignancy.

3. Notes when using Irinotecan HCL

Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, cough, drowsiness, mouth sores, weakness, trouble sleeping... during injection. In particular, symptoms of nausea and vomiting can take place in a severe way. Your doctor can help alleviate this symptom by prescribing medication to reduce nausea and vomiting. In addition, patients also need to change their diet to control this condition, eat small meals throughout the day, do not eat before the injection and limit activities to limit vomiting and nausea. If after a period of getting used to the drug, the above symptoms do not improve, typically the patient cannot eat and drink anything because of nausea and vomiting, then notify the doctor immediately. In addition, patients may face hair loss during a period of treatment with the drug, after stopping the injection course, the hair will grow back normally.

Other serious side effects may include pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, itching, burning of hands and feet, black or bloody stools, change in the amount of urine passed during the day, shortness of breath, cough... are signs of side effects on other organs. With more serious symptoms such as chest pain, weakness, difficulty speaking, confusion, etc., it is necessary to immediately contact a medical facility for assistance.
Irinotecan HCL is a drug to treat cancer of the digestive system including colon cancer, also known as colon cancer and rectal cancer. This cancer drug can cause unwanted effects affecting some organ systems, so patients still detect early signs of suspicion for timely treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com