Chemosid Benefits & Uses

Chemosid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lung Cancer

Chemosid 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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 166 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 166 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Chemosid Related Warnings

Is the use of Chemosid safe for pregnant women?

Chemosid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Chemosid without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Chemosid safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Chemosid may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Chemosid should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Chemosid on the Kidneys?

Chemosid 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chemosid on the Liver?

Chemosid can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chemosid on the Heart?

Chemosid is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Chemosid with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Lovastatin

Bleomycin

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Amiodarone

Diltiazem

Chemosid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Chemosid

Is this Chemosid habit forming or addictive?

Chemosid does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Chemosid as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Chemosid only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Chemosid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Chemosid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chemosid

You can take Chemosid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chemosid

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Chemosid with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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