Composition:
ETOPOSIDE-50MG
Uses:
Cancer (testicular cancer, small cell lung cancer, cancer of the blood, ovarian cancer, tumour in the lymphatic system).
Medicinal Benefits:
Etoplast-50 Capsule belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs containing Etoposide primarily used to treat various cancer types. It is used to treat testicular cancer, small cell lung cancer, cancer of the blood, ovarian cancer, tumor in the lymphatic system. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.
Do not stop taking Etoplast-50 Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Etoplast-50 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be hesitant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Etoplast-50 Capsule .
Etoplast-50 Capsule contains Etoposide, an anti-cancer medication that works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the proliferation of cancer cells and hence induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.
While taking Etoplast-50 Capsule , make sure you visit your doctor at all the appointments to ensure that treatment is working. Regular monitoring of blood and urine tests, weight checks are required. An effective way of contraception should be used by both men and women while taking Etoplast-50 Capsule .
Etoplast-50 Capsule can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.
The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Etoplast-50 Capsule . Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations /vaccinations.
Etoplast-50 Capsule contains Etoposide, which is primarily used to treat various types of cancers. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.