Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride)

Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer called small cell lung cancer, recurrent ovarian cancer and cervical cancer. This drug works by arresting the growth of cancer cells. Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) may be right for you if you had a complete or a partial response to your first chemotherapy and your cancer came back at least 45 days after you finished your last dose of chemotherapy. Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) is used for the treatment of small cell lung cancer that returns at least 2 months after completion of your first treatment.

A patient who is prescribed Hycamtin can buy it from an online Canada pharmacy as well as any other discount Canadian drugs upon producing a legitimate Canadian prescription. No pharmacy will be able to sell Hycamtin without a prescription from a licensed physician.

Side effects of taking Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) may be how it affects your bone marrow and can cause a severe decrease in your blood cell counts (bone marrow suppression) - neutrophils (a type of white blood cell important in fighting bacterial infections), red blood cells (blood cells that carry oxygen to the tissues), and platelets (important for clotting and control of bleeding). Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) may make you feel drowsy or sleepy both during and for several days after treatment. If you feel tired or weak, do not drive and do not use heavy tools or operate machinery

Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) can cause diarrhea which may be serious enough to be treated in the hospital. The following side effects have been reported in patients taking Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) stomach problems such as nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting; tiredness, hair loss and weakness. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Your healthcare provider may change your dose of Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) to a dose that is better for you or may stop your treatment with Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) for a while. This can help reduce the side effects and may keep them from getting worse. Let your healthcare provider know if this helps or does not help your side effects. You can also dial in toll-free on Canada drugs store and seek advice from a licensed pharmacist.

Always consult your physician for any questions you may have on Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) if there is information listed that you do not understand. Drink plenty of water when taking your medication and unless it states to do so never take Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) on an empty stomach. It is helpful to establish a time each day to take Hycamtin (topotecan hydrochloride) to maintain consistency. Please follow the directions closely when taking this medicine as there are side effects.  Never allow anyone else to take this medicine without a prescription. If you have not taken all this medicine prescribed do not dispose of it down the toilet call your local poison Control office for direction for proper disposal.