Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of Hycamtin Tablet

Ovarian cancer

Benefits of Hycamtin Tablet

In Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Hycamtin 1mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. Consult your doctor to know about ways that can help you avoid these side effects.

Side effects of Hycamtin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hycamtin

Tiredness
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Decreased white blood cell count
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea

How to use Hycamtin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Hycamtin 1mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hycamtin 1mg Tablet can make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is recommended.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet helps treat ovarian cancer.
Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet.
It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor If you experience more than three episodes of diarrhoea per day while having treatment with this medicine.
Do not drive or operate machinery as Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may cause tiredness, drowsiness or weakness.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Camptothecin Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Topoisomerase Inhibitor

Patient concerns

ovarian cancer stage 3 c surgery done chemotheraphy done

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

C?se has to be seen in person before starting the treatment

My mother dignosis with stage4 ovarian cancer, 1st done on 24th of may 16, I need a alternative medicine parallelly

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

I would like to recommend you that please continue your treatment as advice by your doctor.

Doctor, I am married since last one month. I have started taking Saheli contraceptive pill ( Ormeloxifene / Centchroman 30 mg) bi-weekly dose since 18th December 2016 which was the first day of my period. Normally my periods was with 28 days interval and 4 days span. My next periods was on 17th January which was 2 days late from scheduled. I first made sex on 5th Feb 2017. Since then I have no periods . I also have checked pregnancy at home with preganews kit which result was negative. Now my periods is almost 18 days late. I want to know is it the normal side effects of saheli or I need further consultation or check up?

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ovarian cyst may occur

User feedback

Patients taking Hycamtin 1mg Tablet

Twice A Day

40%

Once A Day

40%

Once A Week

20%

What are you using Hycamtin Tablet for?

Ovarian cance*

62%

Cervical canc*

38%

*Ovarian cancer, Cervical cancer

How much was the improvement?

Poor

44%

Excellent

33%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using Hycamtin 1mg Tablet?

Reduced blood*

33%

Vomiting

17%

Fatigue

17%

Hair loss

17%

Nausea

17%

*Reduced blood platelets

How do you take Hycamtin Tablet?

With food

33%

With or witho*

33%

Empty stomach

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Hycamtin 1mg Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

How often is Hycamtin 1mg Tablet given?

Generally Hycamtin 1mg Tablet treatment is for 4 cycles of 21 day each, patient is given Hycamtin 1mg Tablet for first 5 days of each cycle.

Does Hycamtin 1mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may cause temporary hair loss.

Does Hycamtin 1mg Tablet cause flare reaction?

Yes, Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may cause flare reaction.

How long does Hycamtin 1mg Tablet take to work?

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet may start its action once the infusion is started, however, the complete effect may be assessed only after completion of 4 cycles.

Is Hycamtin 1mg Tablet a vesicant?

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is a vesicant (irritant).

Is Hycamtin 1mg Tablet effective?

Yes Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

What is Hycamtin 1mg Tablet chemotherapy?

It is a treatment therapy that includes Hycamtin 1mg Tablet with or without combination of other drugs in treatment of cancer (Usually ovarian or lung cancer).

How is Hycamtin 1mg Tablet administered?

Hycamtin 1mg Tablet is either administered orally as a capsule or as an intravenous Infusion in the arm over a period of 30 min.

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