Etoposide (50mg)
Classification – Anticancer
What is Etoposide?
Etoposide is an anticancer medicine that is used against various cancers.
Worldwide accepted and highly prescribed Etoposide formulation – Posiact
Uses of Etoposide
- • Small Cell Lung Cancer
- • Acute Leukemia
- • Bladder Cancer
- • Spread of Cancer Cells
- • Cancer of the Testicles
Working of Etoposide
It stops cancer cell replication by inhibiting topoisomerase enzymes.
Stops cancer cell growth.
Causes cancer cell death.
Adverse Effects
- • Chills
- • Fever
- • Dizziness
- • Fainting
- • Fast heartbeat
- • Swelling of face and tongue
- • Breathing troubles
Serious Side Effects
- • Myelo-suppresant
- • Gastrointestinal bleeding
- • Painful mouth sores
- • Renal toxicity
- • Hypotension
- • Secondary malignancies
- • Severe infections
- • Causes temporary or permanent infertility
Precautions
To be carefully administered in patients with:
- • Hepatic dysfunctions
- • Renal impairment
- • Bleeding disorders
- • May cause infertility
Contraindications
- • Allergy or hypersensitivity to Etoposide or any other drug component
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Warnings
To be used under the medical supervision of a physician or an oncologist.
Important Safety and Monitoring Instructions
Regularly monitor –
- • Blood count, renal and hepatic functions.
- • Risk of Infections.
Storage
To be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius and protected from light.
Administration Instructions
- To be administered as a slow IV infusion.
- To be used immediately after reconstitution.
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