Hycamtin

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Hycamtin Information

Hycamtin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer. The alternative uses of Hycamtin have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Hycamtin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Hycamtin also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Hycamtin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Hycamtin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Hycamtin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Hycamtin related warnings talks about Hycamtin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Hycamtin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Anemia, Herpes, Lung Cancer are examples of such conditions.

Additionally, Hycamtin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Hycamtin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Hycamtin Benefits & Uses

Hycamtin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hycamtin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Hycamtin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hycamtin is used -

Severe

Common

Hycamtin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Hycamtin safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hycamtin. If you are pregnant, do not take Hycamtin without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Hycamtin safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Hycamtin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Hycamtin on the Kidneys?


    Hycamtin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Hycamtin on the Liver?


    Hycamtin does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Hycamtin on the Heart?


    You can take Hycamtin without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Hycamtin with Other Drugs

Hycamtin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Hycamtin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hycamtin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Hycamtin

  • Is this Hycamtin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Hycamtin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Hycamtin as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Hycamtin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Hycamtin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Hycamtin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Hycamtin


    Taking Hycamtin with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Hycamtin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hycamtin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Topotecan

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1221-1223

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866



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