Onivyde TM
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Active ingredients: irinotecan liposome
Pack: Onivyde 43 mg/10 mL injection, 10 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ONIVYDE irinotecan (as sucrosofate) 43 mg/10 mL nanoliposomal concentrated injection for infusionConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ONIVYDE is indicated:, in combination with oxaliplatin and 5 fluorouracil (5 FU) and leucovorin (LV) for the first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma., in combination with 5-FU and LV for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma after disease progression following gemcitabine-based therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Sterile, white to slightly yellow opaque isotonic liposomal dispersion
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x vial pack
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