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Hycamtin (Topotecan Capsules) and Diarrhea

Result of checking the interaction of drug Hycamtin (Topotecan Capsules) and disease Diarrhea for safety when used together.

Check result:

Hycamtin (Topotecan Capsules) <> Diarrhea

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:

Topotecan capsules can cause severe and life-threatening diarrhea that may require hospitalization. It is recommended to withhold treatment for severe diarrhea. Manage diarrhea caused by topotecan aggressively and do no administer topotecan capsules to patients with Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea. Reduce the dose of therapy after recovery to Grade 1 or less. Close monitoring is recommended.

Hycamtin (Topotecan Capsules)

Generic Name: topotecan

Brand Name: Hycamtin

Synonyms: Hycamtin (oral/injection), Hycamtin

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