Irinotecan: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Irinotecan. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated as a component of first-line therapy in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV) for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set b66dbd6d…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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