Etoposide Injection Product introduction
Etoposide Injection is use to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes use to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be use on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Etoposide Injection should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice.
The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It can lower your immunity, hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any other infection.
Etoposide Injection Uses
- Small cell lung cancer
- Testicular cancer
Benefits of Etoposide 100 mg Injection
In Small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well.
Etoposide 100 mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Etoposide 100 Injection Side effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you worry about them
Common side effects Etoposide Injection
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Liver damage
- Low blood platelets
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it empty stomach.
How Etoposide 100 mg Injection works
Etoposide 100 mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
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