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Lastet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lastet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lastet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lastet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lastet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Lastet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lastet related warnings section.
Lastet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lastet in conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lastet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lastet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lastet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lastet 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
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Is the use of Lastet 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.
Is the use of Lastet safe during breastfeeding?
Lastet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lastet 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.
What is the effect of Lastet 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.
What is the effect of Lastet on the Heart?
Using Lastet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lastet 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 Lastet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lastet habit forming or addictive?
Lastet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lastet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lastet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lastet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lastet
Taking Lastet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lastet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lastet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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