Lastet Capsule Information

Lastet Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.

The correct dosage of Lastet Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lastet Capsule have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lastet Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Lastet Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lastet Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lastet Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lastet Capsule in conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia. Other contraindications of Lastet Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Lastet Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lastet Capsule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Lastet Benefits & Uses
Lastet Dosage & How to Take
Lastet Side Effects
Lastet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lastet with Other Drugs
Lastet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lastet
Lastet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lastet Capsule Benefits & Uses

Lastet Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Small Cell Lung Cancer
Blood Cancer
Testicular Cancer

Lastet Capsule Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lastet Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Lastet Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Lastet shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lastet Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Lastet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lastet Capsule on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lastet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lastet Capsule on the Liver?

Lastet may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lastet Capsule on the Heart?

Using Lastet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lastet Capsule with Other Drugs

Lastet Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Lovastatin

Bleomycin

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Amiodarone

Diltiazem

Lastet Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lastet Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Lastet Capsule

Is this Lastet Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Lastet Capsule does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lastet Capsule as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lastet Capsule only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lastet Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lastet Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lastet Capsule

Taking Lastet Capsule with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lastet Capsule

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lastet Capsule.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Etopophos® (etoposide phosphate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

Lastet Capsule