Irinotecan Hydrochloride and Xartemis XR

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

Conventional irinotecan: Used as a component of first-line therapy in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum.

Conventional irinotecan: Used as a single agent for treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum in patients whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial therapy with fluorouracil-based antineoplastic regimens.

Liposomal irinotecan: Used in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin for the treatment of metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas in patients whose disease has progressed following gemcitabine-based chemotherapy (designated an orphan drug by FDA for treatment of this cancer ).

Conventional irinotecan: Used in combination with cisplatin for the initial treatment of extensive small cell lung cancer.

Conventional irinotecan: Under investigation for the treatment of metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Endocet 10/325, Endocet 25/325, Endocet 5/325, Endocet 75/325, Nalocet, Percocet 10/325, Percocet 25/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 75/325, Primalev, Primlev, Roxicet, Xartemis XR, Tylox, Roxilox, Endocet, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 75/500, Perloxx, Magnacet, Narvox, Xolox, Percocet

Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.

Xartemis XR is a combination medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Xartemis XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.