What is Topotecan HCl? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Topotecan HCl

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Topotecan HCl

Topotecan HCl contraindications - Who shouldn't take Topotecan HCl?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to topotecan, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Topotecan HCl warnings

• Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Women must use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Men must use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease, blood or bone marrow problems, or any type of infection. Tell your doctor if you have had radiation treatment.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Neutropenic enterocolitis (a bowel problem that can be life-threatening)Lung problems (including interstitial lung disease)

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine may make you weak or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Topotecan HCl interactions & what to avoid when taking Topotecan HCl

• This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Women must use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Men must use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.

• Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease, blood or bone marrow problems, or any type of infection.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Neutropenic enterocolitis (a bowel problem that can be life-threatening)Lung problems

• This medicine may make you weak or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.