Camptosar
Colorectal Carcinoma, Neoplasm Metastasis, Rhabdomyosarcoma + 8 more
Treatment
4 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Camptosar
Treatment for
Colorectal Carcinoma
What is Camptosar
Irinotecan
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Irinotecan is a medication used to treat colorectal cancer. It works by blocking an enzyme called topoisomerase I, which stops the DNA strand from rejoining and causes cell death. It is derived from camptothecin and was approved for advanced pancreatic cancer in 2015. The brand name for the drug is Onivyde.
Camptosar
is the brand name
Camptosar Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Camptosar
Irinotecan
1996
56
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Irinotecan, commonly known as Camptosar, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses which include Colorectal Neoplasms and Neoplasm Metastasis .
Colorectal Neoplasms
Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma in combination with Fluorouracil
Neoplasm Metastasis
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Pancreatic adenocarcinoma in combination with Fluorouracil
refractory, metastatic Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Pancreatic adenocarcinoma in combination with Fluorouracil
Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma
Used to treat Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma in combination with Fluorouracil
Effectiveness
How Camptosar Affects Patients
Irinotecan is a medicine used to treat colorectal cancer. It works by preventing the formation of a chemical bond between two enzymes in the cell nucleus, which helps to regulate DNA replication, recombination, and repair. If the bond is not formed, DNA strands can't be rejoined and the cell can't survive. Irinotecan is specifically targeted to cells in the S-phase of the cell cycle, meaning it affects cells that are actively replicating. The exact role of its active metabolite, SN-38, is not known.
How Camptosar works in the body
Irinotecan stops cells from reproducing by interfering with the DNA replication process. It does this by binding to a protein called topoisomerase I and preventing it from repairing the DNA strands that have been damaged. This results in the accumulation of double-stranded breaks in the DNA, leading to cell death.
When to interrupt dosage
The quantum of Camptosar is reliant on the diagnosed condition, for example Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer and Stomach Cancer. The dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Injection, solution or Injection) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Colorectal Carcinoma
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Neoplasm Metastasis
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Rhabdomyosarcoma
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Ovarian Cancer
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Sarcoma
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Small Cell Lung Cancer
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Stomach Cancer
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Colorectal Neoplasms
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Glioblastoma
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Pancreatic Cancer
, 20.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 4.3 mg/mL, 43.0 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Suspension - Intravenous, Suspension
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Camptosar.
Common Camptosar Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Irinotecan is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Irinotecan is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Irinotecan is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Irinotecan is combined with Acteoside.
Aldosterone
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Irinotecan is combined with Aldosterone.
Camptosar Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Those taking Metformin may experience digestive issues, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and infection.
Camptosar Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Camptosar?
At present, 1157 active studies are evaluating the effectiveness of Camptosar in treating Esophageal Cancer, Glioblastoma and Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Ovarian Cancer
13 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Stomach Cancer
110 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Pancreatic Cancer
168 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Neoplasm Metastasis
444 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
359 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Rhabdomyosarcoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Colorectal Carcinoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Colorectal Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Small Cell Lung Cancer
50 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Sarcoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Glioblastoma
61 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Camptosar Reviews: What are patients saying about Camptosar?
4
Patient Review
2/22/2010
Camptosar for Cancer of Large Intestine
4
Patient Review
3/2/2010
Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
3.3
Patient Review
8/15/2009
Camptosar for Malignant Brain Tumor Glioblastoma
1.7
Patient Review
2/3/2009
Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
1
Patient Review
10/20/2007
Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area
Patient Q&A Section about camptosar
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is CAMPTOSAR used for?
"Camptosar Injection is a medication that is used to treat cancer of the colon and rectum. It is typically given with other cancer medications in a combination chemotherapy treatment."
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Is CAMPTOSAR a chemo drug?
"Camptosar is a chemotherapy drug that kills cancer cells. Camptosar is made from plants and inhibits topoisomerase I."
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Does CAMPTOSAR cause hair loss?
"It may be replaced by much thinner hair. You may lose all or most of your eyelashes and eyebrows
It is fairly common to lose hair while taking Irinotecan. This typically starts 3-4 weeks after the first dose, but can happen sooner. All or most of the hair on the head, as well as the eyelashes and eyebrows, may fall out. It may be replaced by much thinner hair."
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How effective is CAMPTOSAR?
"Of patients who had stopped responding to both taxanes and anthracyclines, the overall anti-cancer response rate following weekly Camptosar was 27%. Of patients who had stopped responding to either taxanes or anthracyclines, the anti-cancer response rates following Camptosar were approximately 18%."
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