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Topotecan

This form:

Pronounced

"toe-poh-TEE-kan"

Common brand names:

Hycamtin

Uses

This medication is used to treat ovarian, lung, or cervical cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Other Uses

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used for other types of cancer (such as bone cancer).

How to Use This Medication

This medication is given by a health care professional. It is injected slowly into a vein over 30 minutes. The dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, lab tests, and response to treatment.