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About Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml
Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'anti-cancer/anti-neoplastic agents', used to treat ovarian and small cell lung cancer. On the other hand, it may use to treat advanced cervical cancer if surgery or radiotherapy treatment is not possible. It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries (a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Small-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lung tissues.
Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml contains 'Topotecan'. It works by penetrating into the cell wall and binding to the cell's DNA, stopping it from naturally dividing and functioning, ultimately destroying it. These medicines target cancer cells because they often affect rapidly dividing cells.
The amount of medicine that you will receive depends on many factors, including your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule. Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer. You may sometimes experience nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), nephrotoxicity at high doses, and electrolyte disturbances. Most of these side effects of Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop using the Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you have severe allergic reactions to Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml or other medicines or suffer from severe lung problems, Infections, renal dysfunction, hepatic disorders and blood cell counts are too low. Avoid taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.
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Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml contains 'Topotecan', which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. It can be used alone or together with other chemotherapy drugs depending on the type of cancer you have.
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Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you have severe allergic reactions to Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml or other medicines or suffer from severe lung problems, Infections, renal dysfunction, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), hepatic disorders. Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved. Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking the Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml.
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Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml contains 'Topotecan'. Topotecan works by breaching the cellular wall and binding to the cell’s DNA, preventing the cell from dividing and functioning normally, which eventually kills the cell.
If you are allergic to topotecan or any other ingredients in this medication, are breastfeeding, or have too low blood cell counts, you should not use Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml.
Yes, Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. If your white blood cells become low, you can be at higher risk for infections. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever or have an infection.
Avoid taking Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you are pregnant because Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Females should follow effective birth control methods during treatment and at least six months after the final dose of Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml.
The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations /vaccinations.
Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml is used to treat ovarian or small cell lung cancer that has come back after chemotherapy. On the other hand, it can also treat advanced cervical cancer if surgery or radiotherapy treatment is not possible. When treating cervical cancer, Topoquis 4 mg Injection 4 ml is used with another medication called cisplatin.
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Cancer: Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one body part before spreading to other areas.
Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed).
Small cell lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lung tissues.
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