Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Irinotecan Injection
Irinotecan Injection
| Generic name | Irinotecan hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topoisomerase I inhibitor (antineoplastic agent) |
| Forms | Solution for intravenous infusion, supplied in single-dose vials (2 mL, 5 mL, and 15 mL/25 mL fill sizes) |
Irinotecan is a chemotherapy (cancer) medicine given as an intravenous infusion. It is made from a plant-derived compound and works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to copy their DNA, causing cancer cell death.
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