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Etoglan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is 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 Etoglan. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etoglan as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Etoglan 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.
It is also important to note that Etoglan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Etoglan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Etoglan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Etoglan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Etoglan have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etoglan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Etoglan 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 Etoglan safe for pregnant women?
Etoglan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Etoglan without medical advice.
Is the use of Etoglan safe during breastfeeding?
Etoglan 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 Etoglan on the Kidneys?
Etoglan 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 Etoglan on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Etoglan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Etoglan only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Etoglan on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Etoglan for the heart.
Etoglan 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 Etoglan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etoglan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Etoglan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Etoglan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Etoglan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etoglan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Etoglan
You can take Etoglan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etoglan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etoglan 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