Irinotecan hydrochloide

FDA Drug Profile — Irinotecan hydrochloide

Irinotecan hydrochloide is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 3 NDC codes, marketed under brand name including Irinotecan hydrochloide. Available dosage form: injection.

Drug Details

Generic Name
Irinotecan hydrochloide
Brand Names
Irinotecan hydrochloide
Application Number
ANDA212993
Sponsor
Gland Pharma Limited
NDC Codes
3
Dosage Forms
INJECTION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated as a component of first-line therapy in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV) for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is indicated for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy. Irinotecan hydrochloride injection is a topoisomerase inhibitor indicated for: • First-line therapy in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum. ( 1 ) • Patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy. ( 1 )