Etoposide Injection Benefits & Uses

Etoposide Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Small Cell Lung Cancer
Testicular Cancer

Etoposide Injection 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

Etoposide Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etoposide Injection is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Inflammation of a vein

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
पेट दर्द
Hair Loss
Loss of appetite
Chills
Cough
Diarrhoea
Flushing

Etoposide Injection Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Etoposide Injection on the Heart?

Etoposide is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Etoposide Injection with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Lovastatin

Bleomycin

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Amiodarone

Diltiazem

Etoposide Injection Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Etoposide Injection

Is this Etoposide Injection habit forming or addictive?

Etoposide Injection does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Etoposide Injection only as per medical advice.

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

Etoposide Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Etoposide Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Etoposide Injection

You can take Etoposide Injection with food.

Safe
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.

Unknown