Etoposide Medication Information
Get detailed information on Etoposide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Etoposide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Etoposide Pronunciation : e toe poe' sideTrade Names/Brand Names of Etoposide
India :
Oncoside (100 mg) |
Cytop (100 mg) |
Etosid |
Actitop Caps (100 mg) |
Toposide (50 mg) |
Lastet Inj (100 mg) |
Lastet (100 mg) |
Posid (50 mg) |
Ctop (100 mg) |
Posid Inj (100 mg)
International :
Etopophos, Toposar, VePesid.
Why is Etoposide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for lung cancer and testicular cancer. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.When should Etoposide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Etoposide?
Testicular cancer- Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 50-100 mg/m2/day from days 1-5.Small cell lung cancer- The recommended dose is 35 mg/m2/day for 4 days to 50 mg/m2/day for 5 days. May repeat course 3-4 weekly.
How should Etoposide be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Etoposide?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, bone marrow depression, infections, or blood disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may decrease platelet counts that leads to bleeding; avoid injury or bruising.
• Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Etoposide?
Blood - Decrease in blood counts.Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tongue inflammation, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea and taste alteration.
Miscellaneous - Weakness, hair loss, chills, fever and dizziness and vein inflammation.
What are the other precautions for Etoposide?
Avoid excess dosage.What are the storage conditions for Etoposide?
Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C), do not freeze.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
