Campto 100mg/5ml Injection

Campto 100mg/5ml Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of Colorectal cancer in adult patients. The active ingredient of the Campto is Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate which belongs to the drug class of Topoisomerase I inhibitors. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Campto Injection works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this Injection until your doctor says to do so.

The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Campto Injection are mentioned below:
Rash
Fever
Hair loss
Diarrhea
Infection
Body pain
Weakness
Headache
Weight loss
Low appetite
Low blood count
Nausea & Vomiting
High Blood pressure
Infection of the stomach
Inflammation of the mouth
Unusal bleeding and bruising
Increased level of liver enzyme
Low level of platelets and WBCs

Severe side effects
Chest pain
Thyroid problem
Severe allergic reactions

Campto 100mg/5ml Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.

Campto 100mg/5ml Injection is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of Topoisomerase I inhibitors. This drug inhibits the formulation Topoisomerase I enzyme. It is responsible for DNA synthesis and replication. That’s how, it slow down and stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents its spread to nearby organs.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Campto 100mg/5ml Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Campto 100mg/5ml Injection.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Campto 100mg/5ml Injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Campto 100mg/5ml Injection like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.