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Hycamtin Drug Information

Hycamtin, which is used to treat tumors, is a partial synthetic derivative of Campotothecin. It can also be used in the treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer if chemotherapy proves to be ineffective. In case first line chemotherapy has been ineffective in treatment of small cell lung cancer, Hycamtin can be used. The use of this drug is also beneficial in cases of Stage IV B persistent or recurrent cervical cancer in case radiation therapy or surgery have not provided the desired results.

Hycamtin Dosage Information

The main component of this medication is Topotecan For treating ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer, the dosage of discount Hycamtin is 1.5 mg / m2 per day which is to be given intravenously over half an hour for 5 days in a cycle lasting for 21 days. In case there is no tumor progression, 4 such cycles are recommended. For those having cervical cancer, a recommended dosage of 0.75 mg / m2 per day will prove beneficial if it is administered intravenously over half an hour on days 1, 2 and 3 in a 21 day cycle. If there is no tumor progression, 4 such cycles are recommended. The dosage is changed to 0.75 mg / m2 per day in case of patients with renal disorders having creatinine clearance of 20-39 ml per min. Cheap Hycamtin is available with North Meds, the web based pharmacy that takes care of all your medication requirements. You can buy Hycamtin of 0.25 mg capsules in varying quantities, 1 mg and 4 mg vials in differing quantities.

Side Effects and Precautions for Hycamtin

Different patients react differently to Topotecan. Side effects may include leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia. This generic medication may cause nutrition and metabolism disorders such as nervous system disorders and anorexia. Side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting may be recorded. It may also cause dyspnea and coughing. Topotecan should only be given to patients who have adequate neutrophil and platelet counts besides bone marrow reserves. In rare cases, Hycamtin can cause interstitial lung disease leading to death.

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