Camptosar Injection (Irinotecan Hydrochloride) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Camptosar Injection Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Camptosar Injection)?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment to receive your irinotecan injection.

What happens if I overdose (Camptosar Injection)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, and severe diarrhea.

What should I avoid while using irinotecan (Camptosar Injection)?

Do not use a laxative or stool softener during treatment with irinotecan. These products can worsen diarrhea that may be caused by irinotecan.

Avoid being near people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses. Contact your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with irinotecan, and avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you.

Avoid getting this medicine on your skin. If this happens, wash the area thoroughly with soap and warm water.

Irinotecan can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What other drugs will affect irinotecan (Camptosar Injection)?

Before receiving irinotecan, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

a diuretic (water pill);
atazanavir (Reyataz);
ketoconazole (Nizoral);
rifabutin (Mycobutin);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
St. John's wort; or
seizure medicine such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), or phenytoin (Dilantin).

This list is not\ complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with irinotecan. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about irinotecan.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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