Itocad 100 Injection
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Product introduction
Itocad 100 Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Itocad 100 Injection is given as slow infusion into veins under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
Itocad 100 Injection is given as slow infusion into veins under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.
Uses of Itocad Injection
Benefits of Itocad Injection
In Small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Itocad 100 Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis. Itocad 100 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Itocad Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Itocad
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Liver damage
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
How to use Itocad Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Itocad Injection works
Itocad 100 Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Itocad 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Itocad 100 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Itocad 100 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Itocad 100 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Itocad 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Itocad 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Itocad 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Use of Itocad 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Itocad 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Itocad 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Itocad 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Itocad 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Itocad 100 Injection is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
- Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Podophyllotoxins Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Itocad with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytot
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Etoposide from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Ple
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Etoposide from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Etoposide from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Ple
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Etoposide.
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