Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Experience with topotecan? what are side effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Many: Topotecan is used for advanced cancer. The most serious side effects are reduction of blood cells. Some other side effects include nausea and vomitting, diarrhea or constipation, loss of hair, fatigue and pain.
Answered 7/5/2012
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Hycamtin (topotecan) allergy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can the backaches and muscle pain go away after get off topotecan chemotherapy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My mother was administered topotecan and is now suffering from severe worsening diarrhea and low WBC count. Medicines for diarrhea require wbc. Help!?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Ov cancer spread to lymph nodes. Paclitaxel, avastin, (bevacizumab) doxil, gemzar, topotecan have failed. Is it all down hill from here? Is this the end?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
