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Rinowel

Rinowel

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Salt Composition: Irinotecan Hydrochloride

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Colon or rectal cancer

Rinowel medicine is used to treat colon or rectal cancer. It belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastic. This medication works by suppressing the activity of topoisomerase I involved in DNA. This helps to slow down the growth of cancer cells. 

Description

​ Rinowel medicine is an antineoplastic enzyme inhibitor primarily used in the treatment of colon or rectal cancer. Irinotecan is a semisynthetic derivative of camptothecin.

Camptothecins interact specifically with topoisomerase I, an enzyme in the cell nucleus that regulates DNA topology and facilitates nuclear processes such as DNA replication, recombination, and repair. ​

Side Effects

Rinowel medicine may cause some major and minor side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with the doctor before starting the treatment. 

​Dizziness 

Diarrhea 

Fever 

Cough 

Loss of appetite 

Indigestion 

Fainting 

Sore throat 

Lightheadedness 

Bleeding 

Nausea 

Irregular heartbeat 

Shortness of breath 

Back pain

How To Use

  • ​ Take Rinowel injection as prescribed by your doctor.
  • The injection is given slowly as an infusion into the vein by a doctor or nurse.
  • Do not self-administer.
  • In case of an overdose, the doctor will provide emergency medical treatment. ​​

Safety Advice

Alcohol
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Do not take Rinowel injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
Do not take Rinowel injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.

Missed Doses

  • I t is advisable not to miss a dose.
  • If you miss an appointment for a scheduled dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately. ​

FAQs

​ This medicine is used to treat colon or rectal cancer. It belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastic.

It kills the cancer cells by interfering with the DNA, which stops the multiplication of cancerous cells. ​

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Venika Choudhary

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Dr. Aditya Sarin

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DrNB - Medical Oncology | 11 Years Experience

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