Topocan
Topocan Products are primarily used for
Ovarian cancer
About Topocan Products
How Topocan Products work
Topotecan is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase I) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Patient Concerns about Topocan Products
Frequently asked questions about Topocan Products
Frequently asked questions about Topotecan
Q. How often is Topocan 4mg Injection given?
Generally Topocan 4mg Injection treatment is for 4 cycles of 21 day each, patient is given Topocan 4mg Injection for first 5 days of each cycle.
Q. Does Topocan 4mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, Topocan 4mg Injection may cause temporary hair loss.
Q. Does Topocan 4mg Injection cause flare reaction?
Yes, Topocan 4mg Injection may cause flare reaction.
Q. How long does Topocan 4mg Injection take to work?
Topocan 4mg Injection may start its action once the infusion is started, however, the complete effect may be assessed only after completion of 4 cycles.
Q. Is Topocan 4mg Injection a vesicant?
Topocan 4mg Injection is a vesicant (irritant).
Q. Is Topocan 4mg Injection effective?
Yes Topocan 4mg Injection is effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. What is Topocan 4mg Injection chemotherapy?
It is a treatment therapy that includes Topocan 4mg Injection with or without combination of other drugs in treatment of cancer (Usually ovarian or lung cancer).
Q. How is Topocan 4mg Injection administered?
Topocan 4mg Injection is either administered orally as a capsule or as an intravenous Infusion in the arm over a period of 30 min.
Products for Topocan
MRP
₹2137.5
MRP
₹5000