IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE (Irinotecan Hydrochloride) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE?

Irinotecan Hydrochloride

What are the Indications for IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated as a component of first-line therapy in combination with 5¬≠-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV) for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy. Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is a topoisomerase inhibitor indicated for: First-line therapy in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. (1) Patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy. (1)

 

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