Topotecan

Topotecan (Hycamtin®) is a chemotherapy agent that is a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor. It is used to treat ovarian cancer and lung cancer, as well as other cancer types.

Administration

IV, although oral forms are under investigation.

Side effects

  • diarrhoea
  • Low blood counts
  • Susceptibility to infection
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