Cantop 2.5mg Injection
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
4,430.15

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Ovarian cancer Small cell lung cancer Cervical cancer

COMPOSITION:
Topotecan (2.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cantop 2.5mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Cantop 2.5mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Cantop 2.5mg Injection can make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Cantop 2.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cantop 2.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cantop 2.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Cantop 2.5mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cantop 2.5mg Injection is recommended.

Topotecan   2.5mg

Uses of Cantop Injection
Cantop 2.5mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of colon and rectum.

How to use Cantop Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cantop Injection works
Cantop 2.5mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It is an inhibitor of topoisomerase, an enzyme important for replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Hair loss, Reduced blood platelets, Anemia, Infection, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Fever, Mucosal inflammation, Weakness, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count, Decreased appetite, Abdominal pain, Constipation.

Expert advice for Cantop Injection
Before you take topotecan, inform your doctor if have /are being treated for kidney disease.If you are undergoing a surgery including dental surgery, do inform your doctor that you are being treated with topotecan.Do not drive or operate machinery as topotecan may cause tiredness, drowsiness or weakness.Take precautions while using topotecan as it may cause severe diarrhea requiring hospitalization.You should get your blood count monitored regularly to check for any signs of serious infections.Stop using topetecan and immediately report any pulmonary symptoms indicative of interstitial lung disease (e.g. cough, fever, dyspnoea and/or hypoxia).Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How often is Cantop given?
Generally Cantop treatment is for 4 cycles of 21 day each, patient is given Cantop for first 5 days of each cycle

Q. Does Cantop cause hair loss?
Yes, Cantop may cause temporary hair loss

Q. Does Cantop cause flare reaction?
Yes, Cantop may cause flare reaction

Q. How long does Cantop take to work?
The drug may start its action once the infusion is started, however, the complete effect may be assessed only after completion of 4 cycles

Q. Is Cantop a vesicant?
Cantop is a vesicant (irritant)

Q. Is Cantop effective/ effective in ovarian cancer?
Yes Cantop is effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. What is Cantop chemotherapy?
It is a treatment therapy that includes Cantop with or without combination of other drugs in treatment of cancer (Usually ovarian or lung cancer)

Q. How is Cantop administered?
Cantop is either administered orally as a capsule or as an intravenous Infusion in the arm over a period of 30 min.

Available Substitutes
TOPOTEL INJ. INJECTION 2.5 MG
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹4498/ml of Injection Out of stock
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