Monday, September 26, 2016

Camptosar


Camptosar is a brand name of irinotecan, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


CAMPTOSAR (irinotecan hydrochloride - injectable; injection)



  • Manufacturer: PFIZER INC

    Approval date: June 14, 1996

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [RLD][AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [RLD][AP]


  • Manufacturer: PFIZER INC

    Approval date: August 5, 2010

    Strength(s): 300MG/15ML (20MG/ML) [RLD]

Has a generic version of Camptosar been approved?


A generic version of Camptosar has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Camptosar and have been approved by the FDA:


irinotecan hydrochloride injectable; injection



  • Manufacturer: ACCORD HLTHCARE

    Approval date: November 21, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: ACTAVIS TOTOWA

    Approval date: February 27, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: AKORN

    Approval date: September 16, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: APP PHARMS

    Approval date: February 27, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: BEDFORD LABS

    Approval date: December 24, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: BIONICHE PHARMA

    Approval date: May 13, 2011

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD

    Approval date: April 15, 2010

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: EBEWE PHARMA

    Approval date: November 12, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: EMCURE PHARMS LTD

    Approval date: February 14, 2012

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: FRESENIUS KABI ONCOL

    Approval date: February 27, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: HIKMA FARMACEUTICA

    Approval date: December 20, 2010

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: HOSPIRA

    Approval date: February 27, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: JIANGSU HENGRUI MED

    Approval date: December 16, 2011

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: PLIVA LACHEMA

    Approval date: October 31, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL

    Approval date: April 21, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: TEVA PARENTERAL

    Approval date: February 27, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: February 20, 2008

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: X-GEN PHARMS

    Approval date: January 28, 2009

    Strength(s): 100MG/5ML (20MG/ML) [AP], 40MG/2ML (20MG/ML) [AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Camptosar. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Method for treating cancer using camptothecin derivatives and 5-fluorouracil
    Patent 6,403,569
    Issued: June 11, 2002
    Inventor(s): Wolf R.; Achterrath
    Assignee(s): Aventis Pharma S.A.
    A combination therapy for treating cancer including administering at least one camptothecin derivative in conjunction with another anticancer agent. The combination therapy is preferably used as a first-line therapy for treating metastatic colorectal cancer and preferably involves administration of a combination of CPT-11, 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid, according to specific infusional treatment schedules which show therapeutic synergy in the treatment of cancer.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • April 28, 2020
      ✓ 
      Patent use: USE IN COMBINATION WITH 5-FLUOROURACIL AND LEUCOVORIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC COLORECTAL CANCER WHERE THE DOSE OF LEUCOVORIN IS AT LEAST 200MG PER SQUARE METER


    • October 28, 2020
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Method for treating cancer using camptothecin derivatives and 5-fluorouracil
    Patent 6,794,370
    Issued: September 21, 2004
    Inventor(s): Wolf R.; Achterrath
    Assignee(s): Aventis Pharma S.A.
    A combination therapy for treating cancer including administering at least one camptothecin derivative in conjunction with another anticancer agent. The combination therapy is preferably used as a first-line therapy for treating metastatic colorectal cancer and preferably involves administration of a combination of CPT-11, 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid, according to specific infusional treatment schedules which show therapeutic synergy in the treatment of cancer.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • May 1, 2020
      ✓ 
      Patent use: USE OF IRINOTECAN IN COMBINATION WITH 5-FLUOROURACIL AND LEUCOVORIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC COLRECTAL CANCER


    • November 1, 2020
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity



See also...

  • Camptosar Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Camptosar Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Camptosar Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Camptosar Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Camptosar AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Irinotecan Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Irinotecan Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Novaplus Irinotecan Hydrochloride Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Irinotecan Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Irinotecan Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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