Brand name: Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate (Meditab)
Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate (Meditab) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) irinotecan. On this page you will find out more about Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate (Meditab), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: irinotecan
Information for medicine and pack size:
Irinotecan Hydrochloride Trihydrate (Meditab) 100 mg/5 mL concentrated injection, 5 mL vial
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
As a component of first line therapy for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial therapy.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clear colourless to yellow solution |
| Dosage Form | Injection |
| Route of administration | Intravenous |
| Medicine schedule |
Vial 100 mg / 5 mL: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Vial |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light,Do not Freeze |
| Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
