Topotecan - toe-poe-TEE-kan belongs to the group of medication known as antineoplastics. It is using to treat cancer of the ovaries and certain types of lung cancer.
Topotecan 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 topotecan has been stopped.
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