Drugs Similar to TOPOTECAN

Topotecan is a semi-synthetic derivative of camptothecin and a topoisomerase inhibitor. The chemical name for topotecan hydrochloride is (S)-10-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-4-ethyl-4,9-dihydroxy-1 H -pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2- b ]quinoline-3,14-(4 H ,12 H )-dione 1.25 hydrochloride. It has the molecular formula C 23 H 23 N 3 O 5 ∙xHCl (x=1.25) and a molecular weight of 467.02. It is soluble in water and melts with decomposition at 213°C to 218°C. Topotecan hydrochloride has the following structural formula: Topotecan Injection for intravenous use is supplied as a sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, yellow to yellow-green solution in single-dose vial at a topotecan free base concentration of 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL). Each mL contains 1 mg topotecan free base (equivalent to 1.11 mg of topotecan hydrochloride), 5 mg tartaric acid, NF and water for injection, USP. It may also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH. The solution pH ranges from 2.6 to 3.2. Chemical Structure

Topotecan is a topoisomerase inhibitor. The chemical name for topotecan hydrochloride is ( S )-10-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-4-ethyl-4,9-dihydroxy-1 H -pyrano[3',4':6,7] indolizino [1,2- b ]quinoline-3,14-(4 H ,12 H )-dione monohydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 23 H 23 N 3 O 5 •HCl and the molecular weight is 457.9 g/mol. It is soluble in water and melts with decomposition at 213°C to 218°C. Topotecan hydrochloride has the following structural formula: HYCAMTIN capsules, contain topotecan hydrochloride, the content of which is expressed as topotecan free base. Each 0.25 mg and 1 mg capsule contain topotecan hydrochloride equivalent to 0.25 mg and 1 mg topotecan free-base, respectively. The excipients are gelatin, glyceryl monostearate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and titanium dioxide. The capsules are imprinted with edible black ink. The 1 mg capsules also contain red iron oxide. topotecan hydrochloride chemical structure

Topotecan is a semi-synthetic derivative of camptothecin and a topoisomerase inhibitor. The chemical name for topotecan hydrochloride is (S)-10-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-4-ethyl-4,9-dihydroxy-1 H -pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2- b ]quinoline-3,14-(4 H ,12 H )-dione 1.25 hydrochloride. It has the molecular formula C 23 H 23 N 3 O 5 ∙xHCl (x=1.25) and a molecular weight of 467.02. It is soluble in water and melts with decomposition at 213°C to 218°C. Topotecan hydrochloride has the following structural formula: Topotecan Injection for intravenous use is supplied as a sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, yellow to yellow-green solution in single-dose vial at a topotecan free base concentration of 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL). Each mL contains 1 mg topotecan free base (equivalent to 1.11 mg of topotecan hydrochloride), 5 mg tartaric acid, NF and water for injection, USP. It may also contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH. The solution pH ranges from 2.6 to 3.2. Chemical Structure