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Regimen Information
For Hycamptin, including Side Effects
Hycamptin
Drugs in this Regimen:
How Hycamptin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
Hycamptin for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer
Hycamptin (Topotecan) is a drug used to treat small cell lung cancer.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ICE
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Risk of Infection
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Anemia
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Diarrhea
For more information, see the 'Expert Resources' tab below.
Community Responses
Often, the most helpful information regarding treatment side effects comes not from clinical brochures, but rather from other patients like you. We've collected the most helpful community resources to help you prepare for the side effects and coping tips for your chemotherapy regimen.
What side effects did you experience while on this medication?
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What were the specific side effects that you experienced while taking this medication? How did you manage them?
What coping tips would you give to new patients on this regimen?
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What do you wish you had known before taking this medication? What information would you like to pass on to patients who are beginning this medication?
Treatment Overview
This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:
Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer:
- CAE
- Camptosar
- CAV
- Cisplatin + Captosar
- EP
- Hycamptin
- Paraplatin + etoposide
