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Hycamtin and Interstitial lung disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Hycamtin and disease Interstitial lung disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Hycamtin <> Interstitial lung disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Fatal cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD) have occurred with the use of topotecan. Risk factors include a history of ILD, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, thoracic radiation, and use of pneumotoxic drugs and/or colony stimulating factors. It is recommended to monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD and permanently discontinue treatment for confirmed ILD.

Hycamtin

Generic Name: topotecan

Brand Name: Hycamtin

Synonyms: Hycamtin (oral/injection)

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