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Hydroxycamptothecin injection

Function and Efficacy

This product exerts its cytotoxic effect by inhibiting topoisomerase I, making DNA unable to replicate and causing irreversible DNA chain damage, thereby leading to cell death.

Ingredients

The main ingredient of this product is hydroxycamptothecin. Chemical name: 4-ethyl-4,10-dihydroxy 1H-pyrano[3,4:6,7]-indolizino[1,2b]quinoline-3,14-(4H,12H)-dione. Chemical structure: Molecular formula: C20H16N2O5 Molecular weight: 364.37 Auxiliary materials: glycine, anhydrous sodium sulfite, propylene glycol

Appearance

This product is a yellow clear liquid.

Indication

Anti-tumor drugs. Suitable for primary liver cancer, gastric cancer, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, head and neck epithelial cancer, leukemia and other malignant tumors.

Usage and Dosage

1. Intravenous injection: 10-30 mg each time, dissolved in sodium chloride injection and injected intravenously, once a day, 3 times a week, 6-8 weeks as a course of treatment, combined with the dosage of this product can be appropriately reduced. 2. Bladder instillation: 10 mg each time, dissolved in 10 ml of sodium chloride injection, instilled after urination, maintained for about 2-4 hours, once a week, 10 times as a course of treatment. 3. Thoracic and abdominal injection: After the malignant pleural and ascites are drained, 10-20 mg is dissolved in 20 ml of sodium chloride injection and injected into the thoracic and abdominal cavity, 1-2 times a week.

Adverse Reactions

1. Bone marrow suppression: manifested by a decrease in white blood cells, with no significant effect on red blood cells and platelets. 2. Gastrointestinal reactions: mainly manifested by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, etc. 3. Occasionally urinary system toxicity: hematuria, frequent urination and mild proteinuria. 4. Others: occasionally drowsiness, fatigue, headache and hair loss.

Precautions

1. Those who are allergic to this product are prohibited from using. 2. Pregnant women should use with caution.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution for pregnant women. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

Not yet clear.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in a sealed container.

Packaging Specification

5ml:5mg

Validity Period

Tentative 24 months

Manufacturer

Harbin Medisan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1996-06-21
  • Address:

    Beijing Road, Limin Development Zone, Harbin
  • Tax NO.:

    91230100607168790X
  • Registered Funds:

    316.35755 million yuan
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