No toxicity caused by organ accumulation of CPT-11 on multiple injections under clinical regimens in rats

J Toxicol Sci. 2000 Dec;25(5):393-402. doi: 10.2131/jts.25.5_393.

Abstract

We investigated the accumulation of CPT-11 and its metabolite (SN-38) in various organs and toxicities on multiple injections of CPT-11 under clinical regimens in SD rats. CPT-11 (16.7 mg/kg equivalent to 100 mg/m2) was administered intravenously by a single injection, or by multiple injections in 1 course (once a week for three consecutive weeks) or 3 courses (1 course repeated 3 times at intervals of 2 weeks). There was no tendency for CPT-11 and SN-38 to accumulate in any organs regardless of the number of injections. Treatment-related changes were not observed in the general condition, body weight, hematology, biochemistry, and organ weights. Histopathological changes induced by CPT-11 were not persistent and the rats made a rapid recovery after the administrations. From these results, it is suggested that there is no toxicity caused by accumulation of CPT-11 and its active metabolite, SN-38, in organs under clinical regimens in rats.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / toxicity*
  • Camptothecin / administration & dosage
  • Camptothecin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Camptothecin / pharmacokinetics
  • Camptothecin / toxicity*
  • Injections
  • Irinotecan
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Irinotecan
  • Camptothecin