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Etoplast is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Capsule. Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Etoplast depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Etoplast as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Etoplast normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Etoplast has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Etoplast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Etoplast can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Etoplast in conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia. The section on Etoplast contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Etoplast may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Etoplast is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Etoplast is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etoplast is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Etoplast safe for pregnant women?
Etoplast has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Etoplast without medical advice.
Is the use of Etoplast safe during breastfeeding?
Etoplast may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etoplast on the Kidneys?
Etoplast may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Etoplast on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Etoplast. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Etoplast only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Etoplast on the Heart?
Etoplast is not harmful for the heart.
Etoplast 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 Etoplast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etoplast habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Etoplast has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Etoplast as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Etoplast only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Etoplast is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etoplast
You can take Etoplast with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etoplast
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etoplast with alcohol.
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