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Etosid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Capsule. Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Etosid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Etosid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Etosid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Etosid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Etosid related warnings talks about Etosid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Etosid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Etosid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Etosid may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Etosid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Etosid 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 Etosid safe for pregnant women?
Etosid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Etosid without medical advice.
Is the use of Etosid safe during breastfeeding?
Etosid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etosid on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Etosid. 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 Etosid on the Liver?
Etosid 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 Etosid on the Heart?
You can take Etosid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Etosid 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 Etosid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etosid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etosid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Etosid as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Etosid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etosid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Etosid
You can take Etosid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etosid
Information about the interaction of Etosid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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