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Etoposide is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Etoposide have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Etoposide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Etoposide Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etoposide Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Etoposide Injection safe for pregnant women?
Etoposide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Etoposide without medical advice.
Is the use of Etoposide Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Etoposide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etoposide Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Etoposide. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Etoposide Injection on the Liver?
Etoposide 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.
What is the effect of Etoposide Injection on the Heart?
Etoposide is not harmful for the heart.
Etoposide Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etoposide Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etoposide Injection habit forming or addictive?
Etoposide Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Etoposide Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Etoposide Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Etoposide Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etoposide Injection
You can take Etoposide Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etoposide Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Etoposide Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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