What does Irinotecan PhaRes IV Infusion used for?

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Irinotecan PhaRes IV Infusion contains Irinotecan Hydrochloride

Irinotecan PhaRes IV Infusion uses for

Irinotecan 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 is indicated for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy.

Administer as a 90-minute intravenous infusion followed by LV and 5-FU. A reduction in the starting dose by one dose level may be considered for patients with any of the following conditions: prior pelvic/abdominal radiotherapy, performance status of 2, or increased bilirubin levels.

Refractory colorectal malignancies: 125 mg/m2 once wkly for 4 wk, followed by a 2 wk rest period. 

Metastatic colorectal cancer: As 1st  line treatment: 125 mg/m2 on days 1,8,15 and 22 of a 6-wk cycle.

 

 

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