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Topotecan hydrochloride 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. After GlaxoSmithKline received final FDA approval for Hycamtin Capsules on October 15, 2007, Topotecan is the first topoisomerase inhibitor for oral use. IV, oral. , Diarrhea , Low blood counts , Susceptibility to infection de:Topotecan ru: fi:Topotekaani zh:

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Topotecan hydrochloride (trade name Hycamtin) is a chemotherapy agent that is a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor. It is used to treat ovarian cancer and lung ...

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Topotecan Hydrochloride - National Cancer Institute

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Experience with topotecan?
I know what it is but want to know if anyone has any experience with...

If he's getting topotecan, he must have small cell lung cancer. And, he's probably already tried Cisplatin, Etoposide, and Camptosar. Did he already get Whole brain irradiation? Topotecan is...

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Has anyone had good results being on Topotecan??? - 4 replies

I 've read some posts about those who have been on Topotecan without such great results I 've read some posts about those who have been on Topotecan without such great results. I ...

Aug 18, 2008
anyone ever on topotecan,please respond, so upset - 2 replies

went up again. CAT scan showed same lesion still there. I started topotecan July 28th with a ca125 Someone said that Topotecan worked better when combined with thalidomide -- don't know...

Sep 19, 2008
Topotecan & ca-125 - 4 replies

for the responseHave you ever received topotecan?What was your respone like?What stage... It depends on if that is an accurate marker for your mother or not. the CA-125 is controversial...

Jul 14, 2008