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Etoposide is an anticancer drug. It is often used in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain tumors and cancers.
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Toposar, Vepesid
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Missed Dose |
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Etoposide-Inj
Toposar, Vepesid
Uses
Etoposide is an anticancer drug. It is often used in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain tumors and cancers.
Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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Novopharm: ETOPOSIDE INJ |
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Novopharm: ETOPOSIDE INJ |
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How To Use
- Etoposide is given as an injection into a vein (IV) usually over a 30 to 60 minute period.
- Your dosage depends on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- Do not use Etoposide if it is cloudy, discolored, or contains particles.
Side Effects
- Etoposide causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, reversible hair loss, itching, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and skin rash.
- Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
- Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking Etoposide: fever, chills, sore throat, rapid heartbeat, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe stomach ache, muscle pain.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Etoposide, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: infections, herpes, chickenpox (or exposure to it), blood disorders, liver problems, kidney problems, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Do not get vaccinated without your doctor s approval and avoid people who have recently been vaccinated.
- A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period).
- The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol.
- Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat.
- Report these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur.
- If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates.
- Caution is advised when using Etoposide in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Etoposide.
- Because Etoposide can affect the production of sperm in men, a reliable form of birth control is recommended.
- Etoposide is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor about pregnancy before using Etoposide.
- Etoposide is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Therefore, it is recommended you not breast-feed while using Etoposide.
Missed Dose
- For optimal benefits, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of Etoposide as directed.
- Do not use missed dose at all and do not double-up the dose to catch up.
- Resume your usual dosing schedule and check with your doctor.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all medications you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of: cyclosporine, vaccines, other cancer medications, St John s wort.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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