Clinical studies have shown that a skin rash is a common reaction with irinotecan (Camptosar^®). Not only is this a common side effect of the drug, it is also a potentially serious one. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you are undergoing chemotherapy treatment with irinotecan and develop a skin rash or other skin problems, such as:

Peeling
Dry skin
Redness
Swelling.

(For more details on this topic, click Irinotecan Side Effects. This article contains a detailed list of other possible side effects of this chemotherapy drug, including those that are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away.)

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