Camptosar

Colorectal Carcinoma, Neoplasm Metastasis, Rhabdomyosarcoma + 8 more

Treatment

4 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Camptosar

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

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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.

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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

I experienced diarrhea four to five times a day, which made it difficult to leave the house. I also constantly had a nose drip and felt raw stomach sensations. However, after 3 months of treatment, new tumor growth disappeared.

4

Patient Review

3/2/2010

Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

The stomach discomfort I experienced was manageable and didn't start until the last few months of treatment. The pre-medication really helped to cut down on the diarrhea.

3.3

Patient Review

8/15/2009

Camptosar for Malignant Brain Tumor Glioblastoma

The side effects of this treatment were so bad that I lost 30 pounds and couldn't leave my house.

1.7

Patient Review

2/3/2009

Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

I absolutely detest this medication.

1

Patient Review

10/20/2007

Camptosar for Colon and Rectal Cancer that has Spread to Another Area

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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."

Answered by AI

Is CAMPTOSAR a chemo drug?

"Camptosar is a chemotherapy drug that kills cancer cells. Camptosar is made from plants and inhibits topoisomerase I."

Answered by AI

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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Clinical Trials for Camptosar

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Axelopran for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Saint Louis Park, MN

The primary objective of this single arm, open label, phase II trial is to determine if axelopran use impacts cancer control in patients with advanced cancers of the lung, breast, pancreas, and prostate. The primary study period for assessing the primary aim is through day 43 (6 weeks). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in slowing tumor progression? * Is axelopran safe and tolerable for long-term use in this patient population? * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in improving bowel function and quality of life? * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in reducing systemic inflammation, cachexia, and prognostic serum biomarkers of inflammation? Patients will take axelopran as monotherapy after relapse or progression on or after standard systemic therapy. Clinician and patient must be willing to attempt a delay in next line of systemic cancer therapy (if available) until day 43 to assess change in cancer status on repeat imaging. Clinician can move to the next line of therapy whenever deemed clinically necessary. Participants will: * take oral axelopran capsules daily for up to 1 year, or longer if deriving benefit * attend 10 in-person study visits, each lasting approximately 1-2 hours * complete study procedures including but not limited to imaging exams, blood draws, electronic health surveys, and physical assessments

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Research Center (+1 Sites)

Dylan Zylla, MD, MS

Glycyx MOR Inc.

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ATRA + SDK002 + Tislelizumab for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
London, Canada

This study is testing whether adding three drugs, All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA), SDK002 (also called Arsenic Trioxide or ATO), and tislelizumab, to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Advanced pancreatic cancer means the cancer has spread or cannot be removed with surgery. The study will also look at whether this treatment combination may help people live longer. Participants will receive standard chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, together with ATRA, SDK002, and tislelizumab. ATRA is related to vitamin A and may affect how cancer cells grow. SDK002 is a drug used to treat sine cancers and may help other treatments work better. Tislelizumab is an immunotherapy drug, which helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. This is a phase 1 study, which means the main goal is to test safety and side effects. All participants receive the same treatment, and both the study doctors and participants know which drugs are being given.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre

Daniel Breadner

SDK Therapeutics, Inc.

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Molecularly Matched Therapy for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
La Jolla, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drugs that are matched to tumor DNA mutations work to treat metastatic solid cancers in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is tumor worsening delayed for a longer period of time if patients take drugs that match DNA mutations, compared to if they take standard of care drugs? Researchers will compare drugs matched to tumor DNA mutations to standard of care drugs to see if the matched drugs work better, and to see if tumor worsening can be delayed for longer the more DNA mutations the drugs target. Participants will: Take drugs matched to tumor DNA mutations or standard of care drugs based on the regular dosing schedule of the drugs. Visit the clinic every approximately 2 months for checkups and tumor imaging.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of California, San Diego

Jason K. Sicklick, MD

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DZ-002 for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Newport Beach, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug DZ-002 works to treat adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It will also learn about the safety of drug DZ-002. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To determine the appropriate dose of DZ-002; and * To assess the safety and efficacy of DZ-002. Participants will receive one of three different doses of the study drug through an IV over a 4-hour period on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 4-week period, or cycle. During the study, participants will have regular visits to the study clinic and multiple tests for safety and research purposes, including blood tests, along with other tests and scans. Participants will receive the study drug weekly in 4-week (28-day cycles) until there are side effects that cannot be tolerated, there is disease-worsening, or the researchers decide to stop. A post-treatment visit and a 30-day post-treatment follow up visit will be conducted after the last dose of study drug. Risks of DZ-002 include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, low levels of red blood cells, low levels of platelets, fatigue, skin rash, low blood pressure, and feeling unwell.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Carlos Becerra, MD

Da Zen Theranostics Inc

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Ultrasound + Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma

18 - 70
All Sexes
Charlottesville, VA

This is a phase 1 study for patients with newly diagnosed MGMT unmethylated IDH wild-type glioblastoma utilizing autologous activated T-cells armed with bispecific antibody (EGFR-BATs) that recognize the tumor. The investigators hypothesized that the combination of infusions of EGFR BATs and low-intensity focused ultrasound would induce blood-brain barrier opening and increase the permeability of the adoptive immunotherapy. The investigators will radiolabel the EGFR BATs with 89Zr-oxine for subsequent PET imaging to determine the trafficking and uptake of this approach. There is a concern that several infusions of EGFR BATs before BBB opening could change the immune tumor microenvironment that would not allow a permissive BBB after LIFU. Therefore, Arm A will have two LIFU with BBB opening after the 4th and the 8th infusion, and Arm B will have three LIFU with BBB opening after the 1st, 4th, and 8th infusions. This study will determine the safety and feasibility of the combination of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) with microbubbles BBB opening and EGFR BATs and the access of the adoptive cell immunotherapy to the tumor microenvironment to inform future studies.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of Virginia

Camilo Fadul, M.D.

NaviFUS Corporation

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SG + Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the combination of sacituzumab govetican (SG) and atezolizumab/durvalumab is effective in controlling cancer tumor growth in adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. These drugs are FDA approved individually in different cancers. This combination is evaluated in breast cancer and showed promising combination. The effectiveness of this treatment combination will be measured by changes in tumor size and appearance of new tumors. Participants in the trial will: * receive treatment SG and immunotherapy every 21 days for up to 2 years or until it is no longer works for the patient. * CT scans at 6weeks for first 6 cycles and then every 9-12 weeks and MRI brain every 12 weeks. * provide tissue (optional) and blood for additional testing (learn about the cancer).

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Henry Ford Cancer- Detroit

Gilead Sciences

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Psilocybin Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Cancer

18 - 85
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects and how well group retreat psilocybin therapy works for the treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with solid tumors that have spread from where they first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) or with hematologic cancers for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). For patients with metastatic, incurable cancer, unrelieved anxiety and existential distress can cause profound suffering. Psilocybin therapy can relieve anxiety and existential distress by disrupting patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is a substance being studied in the treatment of anxiety or depression in patients with cancer. In this study, a pharmaceutical grade of psilocybin will be used that has been approved by the FDA for research, provided by Filament Health. Psilocybin acts on the brain by resetting the brain's activity and increasing connections between brain regions, particularly those involved in mood regulation and self-perception. In this study psilocybin is combined with structured discussions and reflections that enable patients to have new insights about their situation. In a prior study, group retreat psilocybin therapy was proven to be safe and this study tests a refined dosing regimen for symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with metastatic solid tumors or incurable hematologic malignancies.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Anthony Back, MD

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Telisotuzumab Vedotin + Osimertinib for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This phase II trial tests how well telisotuzumab vedotin and osimertinib works for the treatment of non small cell lung cancer that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive) and for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). Telisotuzumab vedotin is a monoclonal antibody, called telisotuzumab, linked to a toxic agent, called vedotin. Telisotuzumab is a form of targeted therapy because it attaches to specific molecules (receptors) on the surface of tumor cells, known as c-Met receptors, and delivers vedotin to kill them. Osimertinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving telisotuzumab vedotin and osimertinib may be effective for treating progressive, incurable non small cell lung cancer.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Jonathan W Goldman, MD

AbbVie

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JMT108 for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Dallas, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to test JMT108, a type of drug called a bispecific antibody in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To assess the safety and tolerability of JMT108 at increasing doses and determine the dose and schedule to be used in the second part of the study (Phase 1a) * To assess effectiveness of JMT108 in participants with locally advanced or metastatic tumors (Phase 1b) * To evaluate how quickly JMT108 is metabolized by the body (pharmacokinetics or PK) * To evaluate if antibodies to the study drug develop (immunogenicity) * To evaluate preliminary efficacy to the drug * To explore the pharmacodynamic (PD) characteristics of JMT108 * To explore the correlation between biomarker levels and preliminary efficacy Participants will: * Provide written informed consent * Undergo screening tests to ensure they are eligible for study treatment * Attend all required study visits and receive JMT108 by intravenous injection every 2 weeks until the study doctor determines study treatment should be stopped, based on how well a participant is doing on treatment * Be followed for progression every 3 months for up to 2 years

Phase 1
Recruiting

NEXT Dallas (+2 Sites)

Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc.

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