Cantop Information

Cantop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer. Cantop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Cantop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Cantop also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Nausea or vomiting, Headache. While these are the most often observed Cantop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cantop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Cantop's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Cantop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cantop related warnings section.

Cantop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cantop in conditions like Anemia, Herpes, Lung Cancer.

Besides this, Cantop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cantop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Cantop Benefits & Uses
Cantop Dosage & How to Take
Cantop Side Effects
Cantop Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cantop with Other Drugs
Cantop Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cantop
Cantop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cantop Benefits & Uses

Cantop is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ovarian Cancer

Cantop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)
Adult	Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)
Geriatric	Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given for 5 consecutive days, starting on day 1 of a 21 day course, 1.5 mg/ m(2)

Cantop Related Warnings

Is the use of Cantop safe for pregnant women?

Cantop has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cantop without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cantop safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Cantop. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Cantop on the Kidneys?

Cantop has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cantop on the Liver?

Cantop is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cantop on the Heart?

You can take Cantop without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cantop with Other Drugs

Cantop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Adalimumab

Amiodarone

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Cabozantinib

Cantop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cantop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Herpes
Lung Cancer
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Cantop

Is this Cantop habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cantop has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cantop as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cantop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cantop for mental disorders.

No

Cantop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cantop

You can take Cantop with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cantop

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cantop with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Topotecan

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

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