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Meaning of topotecan hydrochloride: A drug used to treat certain types of ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer.

Definition of topotecan hydrochloride

A drug used to treat certain types of ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer. Topotecan hydrochloride is a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called Hycamtin and topotecan.

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