Etoposide
Information about Etoposide
Etoposide Uses
Etoposide is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer.
How Etoposide works
Etoposide 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.
Common side effects of Etoposide
Diarrhea, Hair loss, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Dizziness, Infection, Liver toxicity, Skin pigmentation, Weakness, Leukemia (blood cancer), Anaphylactic reaction, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Myocardial infarction, High blood pressure, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Mucositis
Available Medicine for Etoposide
PosidCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹130 to ₹5753 variant(s)
EtolonCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1241 variant(s)
BioposideBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹1421 variant(s)
EtosidCipla Ltd
₹190 to ₹3802 variant(s)
OncosidUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1871 variant(s)
EtoplastNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹116 to ₹4702 variant(s)
EtoglanGland Pharma Limited
₹1991 variant(s)
TopsideVenus Remedies Ltd
₹2751 variant(s)
FytosidFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹2021 variant(s)
PlacidSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹2021 variant(s)
Expert advice for Etoposide
- Etoposide is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
- Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.