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
₹193 to ₹5754 variant(s)
EtosidCipla Ltd
₹191 to ₹2452 variant(s)
OncosidUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1871 variant(s)
EtoplastNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹116 to ₹4702 variant(s)
ChemosidCytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹1741 variant(s)
EtopaGetwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
₹193 to ₹4762 variant(s)
EtopogenMetta Life Sciences Private Limited
₹4761 variant(s)
ZuvitopZuvius Life Sciences
₹621 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.