Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Irinotecan

Topoisomerase I inhibitor used in recurrent and refractory colon ca in combination with 5-FU.
- Topoisomerases unwind DNA to allow is to be replicated.

Myelosuppression with neutropenia is common and dose limiting.
Diarrhea is also common and can be dose-limiting.

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