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Camptosar

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Updated: January 27, 2008

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Definition:

Camptosar is the brand name for irinotecan. Simply put, Camptosar kills cancer cells. It's a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of several types of cancers, including ovarian, lung, and colorectal cancer. Camptosar can be administered by itself or with other chemotherapy drugs.

For more detailed information about Camptosar, please visit the Camptosar information page.

If you'd like basic information about each type of drug used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, please take a look at the Colorectal Cancer Drug Index.

Source: Drug Finder: Camptosar. About.com. Accessed 28 Jan. 2008 [http://drugsaz.about.com/od/drugs/camptosar.htm].
Also Known As: irinotecan

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