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Oncology · ChemotherapiesExample report

Irinotecan

Camptosar, Onivyde

Use as directed

Your body breaks down irinotecan slightly slower than normal. The standard dose should work as expected.

The genes behind this label

The guidelines read one gene for irinotecan. Each card shows the two copies this person inherited and what they mean.

UGT1A1Your two copies: *1/*28+*60+*80

Intermediate metabolizer

One copy works and one works less well.

Clears bilirubin and some drugs, such as the cancer drug irinotecan.

This result doesn't change the label.

What the guidelines say

What each guideline says about your result.

UGT1A1Intermediate metabolizer

In plain words
Your body breaks down irinotecan slightly slower than normal. The standard dose should work as expected.
What it means
No FDA guidance for your genotype
What the label suggests
Initiate therapy with recommended starting dose.

About irinotecan

Irinotecan (Camptosar) is an intravenous chemotherapy drug for metastatic colorectal cancer, often given with fluorouracil and leucovorin.

Used for
Metastatic colorectal cancer (Camptosar); metastatic pancreatic cancer (Onivyde)

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