Topotecan (Accord) TM
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Active ingredients: vutrisiran
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TOPOTECAN ACCORD topotecan (as hydrochloride) 4 mg/4 mL concentrated injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Topotecan Accord is indicated as single agent therapy for the treatment of patients with:, Small cell lung carcinoma after failure of first line chemotherapy., Metastatic carcinoma of the ovary after failure of first-line or subsequent therapy.,Topotecan Accord is indicated in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of patients with:, Histologically confirmed Stage IV-B, recurrent, or persistent carcinoma of the cervix, which is not amenable to curative treatment with surgery and/or radiation therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous Infusion
- A clear yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 5 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient vutrisiran
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
