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Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 1's, Pack of 1 Capsule
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

TOPOTECAN-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nelwin Lifesciences

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Topowin 2.5 mg Injection

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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.

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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. Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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 Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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 Topowin 2.5 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop using the Topowin 2.5 mg Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Topowin 2.5 mg Injection or other medicines or suffer from severe lung problems, Infections, renal dysfunction, hepatic disorders and blood cell counts are too low. Avoid taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Topowin 2.5 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Topowin 2.5 mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Topowin 2.5 mg Injection

Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer

Directions for Use

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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.

Storage

Keep Topowin 2.5 mg Injection out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Topowin 2.5 mg Injection
  • Boost your immunity by including immune rich foods in your diet and always remember to stay hydrated.
  • Get sufficient sleep and manage stress which helps in improving white blood cell count.
  • Consult your doctor for an effective treatment to improve the blood cell count and get regular body check up to monitor changes in the count.
  • Try to prevent the factors that cause a decrease in white blood cells which may lead to impaired immunity.
  • Managing a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by medication usage requires a multi-step approach. Here are some steps to help manage the condition:
  • Inform your doctor about your low platelet count and medication usage. They will assess the situation and guide the best course of action.
  • Your doctor may recommend adjusting or stopping the medication that is causing a low platelet count. This could involve switching to alternative medication or reducing the dosage.
  • Monitor your platelet count regularly through blood tests to track any changes. This will help the doctor determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
  • If an underlying condition, such as infection or inflammation, contributes to the low platelet count, your doctor will treat it.
  • In some cases, alternative treatments like platelet transfusions or medications that stimulate platelet production may be necessary.
  • Avoid risky activities and certain medications; eat a balanced diet with plenty of water to reduce bleeding risk and boost overall health.
  • If you experience severe bleeding or bruising, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Eat protein-rich foods like fish, poultry, eggs, and legumes.
  • Include foods with minerals and vitamins essential for hair health.
  • Join a support group to connect with others experiencing hair loss.
  • Openly discuss your feelings about hair loss.
  • Consider covering up with wigs, hats, or scarves.
  • Be patient and avoid seeking miracle cures.

Drug Warnings

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Topowin 2.5 mg Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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. Topowin 2.5 mg Injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Topowin 2.5 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Topowin 2.5 mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Topowin 2.5 mg Injection treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved. Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking the Topowin 2.5 mg Injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Severe
TopotecanCarboplatin
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:46 AM IST

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

FAQs

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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 Topowin 2.5 mg Injection.

Yes, Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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 Topowin 2.5 mg Injection if you are pregnant because Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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 Topowin 2.5 mg Injection.

The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Topowin 2.5 mg Injection. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations /vaccinations.

Topowin 2.5 mg Injection 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, Topowin 2.5 mg Injection is used with another medication called cisplatin.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PACLITAXEL
  • BEVACIZUMAB

Special Advise

  • Topowin 2.5 mg Injection should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Topowin 2.5 mg Injection.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Topowin 2.5 mg Injection treatment and, when appropriate until recovery is achieved.
  • Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and UV light (such as tanning booths) and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Topowin 2.5 mg Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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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