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Etolon is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer, Testicular Cancer.
The correct dosage of Etolon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Etolon as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Etolon 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 Etolon has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Etolon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Etolon related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Etolon since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Etolon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Etolon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etolon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Etolon 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 Etolon safe for pregnant women?
Etolon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Etolon safe during breastfeeding?
Etolon 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 Etolon on the Kidneys?
Etolon 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 Etolon on the Liver?
Etolon 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 Etolon on the Heart?
You can take Etolon without any fear of damage to the heart.
Etolon 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 Etolon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etolon habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Etolon.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Etolon, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Etolon can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Etolon should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etolon is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Etolon
Taking Etolon with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etolon
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etolon 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