Amyl Nitrite and Irinotecan liposome Intravenous

• Generic Name: amyl nitrite
• Dosage Forms: inhalant
• Other Brand Names:

• It is used to treat chest pain or pressure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: irinotecan liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Onivyde

Irinotecan liposome injection is given along with other medicines to treat metastatic cancer (a cancer that has already spread) of the pancreas in patients who have received gemcitabine.

Irinotecan liposome belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious, but may cause concern. Some effects may occur after treatment with irinotecan liposome has been stopped. Be sure that you have discussed with your doctor the possible side effects of irinotecan liposome as well as the good it can do.

Irinotecan liposome is available only with your doctor's prescription.