Irinotecan Iritero 100mg injection

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Introduction Of Iritero 100mg Injection:

Iritero 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine belonging to the topoisomerase inhibitor class, used mainly in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

Iritero 100mg Injection is administered only by a trained healthcare professional through intravenous infusion, usually after dilution. Your doctor will decide the dose, schedule, and whether it is combined with other chemotherapy drugs based on your condition, body weight, and response to treatment. It should never be self-administered.

Diarrhea is the most common and important side effect of this medicine, and it can appear either during/soon after the infusion or a day or more later. Your doctor may advise medication to manage it, along with plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. This medicine can also lower blood cell counts, increasing the risk of infection and bleeding. Hence, inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, unusual bruising, or persistent diarrhea.

Uses Of Iritero 100mg Injection:

• Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
• Advanced/recurrent colorectal cancer after prior chemotherapy

Benefits Of Iritero 100mg Injection:

1. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a condition where abnormal cells grow in the colon or rectum and can spread to other organs. Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate Injection helps by blocking an enzyme cancer cells need to replicate their DNA, slowing tumor growth and helping control the spread of the disease.

2. Advanced Colorectal Cancer After Prior Treatment

In patients whose colorectal cancer has progressed after earlier chemotherapy, Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate Injection offers an alternative treatment approach, helping manage disease progression and improve overall outcomes.

Side effects of Iritero 100mg Injection:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Irinotecan:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Hair loss
• Decreased blood cell counts

Machanism Of Action Of Iritero 100mg Injection:

Irinotecan is an anti-cancer medication. In the body, it is converted into its active form, which binds to and blocks an enzyme called topoisomerase I that cancer cells need to copy their DNA. This causes DNA damage to build up inside the cancer cells, stopping them from dividing and leading to their death. This is how it works against cancer.

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