Topotecan is used alone or together with other chemotherapy to treat certain types of cancer such as cervical, ovarian or lung cancer.
Topotecan is an injection that is given into your vein (intravenous).
If you forget to receive a dose of Topotecan injection, reschedule an appointment with your hospital as soon as possible.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Early side effects (within days after receiving Topotecan injection)
Delayed side effects (within days to weeks after receiving Topotecan injection)
Please see your healthcare professional immediately if any of the following occurs:
You may refer to the following website if you need more information: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on September 2019
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