Irnocel 40mg Injection

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Irnocel 40mg Injection, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Irnocel 40mg Injection as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Irinotecan (40mg)
Brand: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Cancer of colon and rectum

Description

Irnocel 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum
It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells
Irnocel 40mg Injection is given as an IV infusion into vein by a qualified medical professional
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 effects of this medicine include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and hair loss
This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
Inform your doctor if you notice fever, sore throat, and continuous episodes of diarrhea
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Irnocel 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Irnocel 40mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Irnocel 40mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Use of this medicine is not recommended for patients on dialysis.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Irnocel 40mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Irnocel 40mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Irnocel 40mg 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Irnocel 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Topoisomerase Inhibitor
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Camptothecin Derivative

Uses

Uses of Irnocel 40mg Injection

In Cancer of colon and rectum Cancer of the colon and rectum, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC) or bowel cancer, is the development of cancer from two parts of the large intestine, namely, the colon or rectum
In this type of cancer, the person may notice symptoms such as blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, and fatigue
Irnocel 40mg Injection treats and also lowers the risk of developing further cancerous growths (polyps) and bowel cancer
It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.