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Etosid Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically 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 Etosid Capsule. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Etosid Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Etosid Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Etosid Capsule has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Etosid Capsule related warnings talks about Etosid Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Etosid Capsule is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Etosid Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Etosid Capsule have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Etosid Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Etosid Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule 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 Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Etosid without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etosid Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etosid Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etosid Capsule 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 Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Etosid Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Etosid Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Etosid Capsule
You can take Etosid Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etosid Capsule
Information about the interaction of Etosid Capsule 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