Hycamtin Coupons & Prices

Hycamtin FAQs

How much does Hycamtin cost without insurance?

The average cost of Hycamtin without insurance may be around $10,062.93 per 15, 1mg capsules or more. You can purchase Hycamtin for $264.93 per 5, 4mg solution reconstituteds when you use a SingleCare Hycamtin discount card. These instant savings can be redeemed at a number of popular drugstores such as CVS Target, Frys's and Walgreens.

How much does Hycamtin cost with insurance?

The cost of Hycamtin with your insurance plan generally depends on the level of coverage you have and the type of health insurance policy you are enrolled in. If you need help to determine the cost of Hycamtin with insurance, just visit your local pharmacy and ask your pharmacist to check the exact prescription cost. Using a SingleCare Hycamtin savings card can also help you to save money by paying $264.93 for your Hycamtin prescription.

Does Medicare cover Hycamtin and how much does it cost?

Hycamtin is currently not covered by any Medicare plans. Without insurance, you may have to pay the full cash price of Hycamtin, which is $10,062.93 per 15, 1mg capsules on average. Save on this total by using a SingleCare savings card. Get instant savings at participating pharmacies by using your SingleCare savings card and pay $264.93 for your Hycamtin purchase.

Is there a generic of Hycamtin?

Hycamtin is a brand-name drug manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The generic version of this drug is topotecan.

What is Hycamtin?

Hycamtin is a type of chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer and is typically administered when other medications have proved ineffective in treatment. Hycamtin belongs to the miscellaneous antineoplastics drug group. Drugs in the class affect growth and cell division i.e. are antiproliferative. They work by different mechanisms to prevent the development and spread of neoplastic cells.

If you are a woman, Hycamtin should not be used during pregnancy. You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least six months after your last dose. For men, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least three months after your last dose.

What are the side effects of Hycamtin?

Hycamtin affects your immune system which may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. This medicine may also affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women.

This prescription medication affects rapidly dividing normal cells, therefore it is likely to suppress the bone marrow, suppress growth, impair healing, and can cause hair loss. Other side effects you may experience include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and feeling tired.

This is an incomplete list of side effects, talk to your healthcare provider for medical advice on other possible side effects that may occur while using this drug.