food interaction for Rinotec Injection

alcohol interaction for Rinotec Injection

pregnancy interaction for Rinotec Injection

lactation interaction for Rinotec Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rinotec 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rinotec 100mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rinotec 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Rinotec 100mg Injection

Irinotecan(100mg)

Rinotec injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.

How rinotec injection works

Rinotec 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase I) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Common side effects of rinotec injection

Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Hair loss, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased appetite, Mucosal inflammation

SUBSTITUTES FOR Rinotec Injection

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  • Stritosar 100mg Injection
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    Rs. 776.20/ml of Injection
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    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 1315/Injection
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    Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 1228/ml of Injection
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  • Irinotraz 100mg Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 872.60/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 4500
    save 77% more per ml of Injection

Expert advice FOR Rinotec Injection

  • Irinotecan is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of metastatic cancer of the colon and rectum.
  • It is given via a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion).
  • It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice passage of blood in stools or experience dizziness or faintness, continuous episodes of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or fever.


Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)