Campto Injection 100mg

About Campto Injection 100mg

Campto Injection 100mg Uses

• Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
• Treatment of advanced colon cancer that has spread
• Combination therapy for certain lung cancers
• Second line treatment after other chemotherapy fails
• Part of multi drug regimens planned by an oncologist

Campto Injection 100mg Benefits

• Slows down growth of cancer cells
• Helps shrink tumors before or after surgery
• Improves chances of disease control in advanced cancer
• Works well when combined with other approved chemotherapy drugs
• Administered under strict hospital monitoring for safety

Campto Injection 100mg is used in major cancer hospitals across Pakistan. Oncology centers in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi offer this chemotherapy under specialist supervision.

This injection is never self administered at home. A trained oncology team prepares and delivers the dose through an intravenous line.

Regular blood tests and monitoring accompany each cycle. This helps the care team adjust the dose and manage side effects early.

Drug Class

• Topoisomerase I inhibitor
• Cytotoxic chemotherapy agent
• Anticancer drug used in oncology protocols

Campto Injection 100mg formula

• Irinotecan Hydrochloride

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Campto Injection 100mg?

• This injection is given only by a doctor or oncology nurse.
• The dose depends on body surface area and blood counts.
• Patients usually receive it as a slow intravenous infusion.
• Doctors often give antiemetic medicine before each dose to reduce nausea.
• Extra fluids before and after the infusion are often recommended.

Drug Interactions

Campto Injection 100mg can interact with several other medicines.

• Ketoconazole: This antifungal can raise Irinotecan levels in the blood.
• Anticonvulsants: Drugs like phenytoin and carbamazepine can lower its effectiveness.
• St John's Wort: This herbal supplement can reduce drug levels significantly.
• Live Vaccines: These should be avoided during chemotherapy treatment.

Risks and warnings

• Severe Diarrhea: Campto can cause early or delayed diarrhea that needs prompt medical attention.
• Low Blood Counts: It can lower white blood cells and raise infection risk.
• Pregnancy: This drug is not safe during pregnancy and can harm the unborn baby.
• Liver Function: Patients with liver problems need dose adjustment and close monitoring.
• Bowel Obstruction: It should not be used in patients with an existing bowel blockage.

Side Effects

Campto Injection 100mg can cause several side effects during and after chemotherapy cycles.

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea, early or delayed
• Hair loss
• Fatigue and weakness
• Loss of appetite

Some side effects need urgent medical care.

• High fever with a low white blood cell count
• Severe or persistent diarrhea causing dehydration
• Difficulty breathing or chest tightness
• Signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling or rash

Storage Conditions

Store below 25 degrees Celsius and away from light. Keep unopened vials in their original carton until use. Once diluted for infusion, use within the time specified by the hospital pharmacy.