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Topotecan

Topoisomerase inhibitor

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Binds to DNA topoisomerase preventing re-ligation of cleaved DNA

MECHANISM OF KIDNEY INJURY

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CLINICAL KIDNEY SYNDROME

myelosuppresion and diarrhea (acute and chronic)

CARDIOVASCULAR ADVERSE EFFECTS

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LYTE ABNORMALITIES

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RISK FACTORS

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MITIGATION STRATEGIES

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SUGGESTIONS 

Avoid use in dialysis

NOTES/COMMENTS

eGFR 30-59 ml/min, 75-80% of usual dose
eGFR < 30 ml/min, 50-70% of usual dose

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular Weight

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Volume of Distribution

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Plasma Protein Binding

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Metabolism

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Bioavailability

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Half-life elimination

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Time to peak

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Excretion

Renal, 20-68%

Dialyzable?

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PATHOLOGY SLIDES:

ENTRY UPDATES:

Raad Chowdhury

United States

Sep 25, 2022

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