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Patients who suffer from colon or rectal cancer might receive irinotecan injections. This medication is injected directly into the veins over the course of 90 minutes once a week. Patients may receive the drug every week or every few weeks, depending on their symptoms and their general health.
Side Effects/Warnings
This medication causes a variety of side effects for up to 24 hours after it is given, including:
If you continue to have diarrhea more than 24 hours after receiving the medication, call your doctor. Continued diarrhea can cause dehydration and kidney problems. If you feel extremely dizzy, have a fever, shaking chills or nausea that prevents you from keeping liquids down, contact your doctor immediately.
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