Irinotecan - eye-ri-noe-TEE-kan belongs to the group of medication called antineoplastics. It is using to treat cancer of the colon or rectum.
Irinotecan interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be effected by the drug, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may occur after treat with irinotecan has been stopped. Be sure that you have discussed with your family doctor the possible side effects of this drug as well as the good it can do.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is CPT-11 .