Actitop 100mg Injection

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Composition FOR Actitop 100mg Injection

Etoposide(100mg)

food interaction for Actitop Injection

alcohol interaction for Actitop Injection

pregnancy interaction for Actitop Injection

lactation interaction for Actitop Injection

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alcohol
pregnancy
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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actitop 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actitop 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actitop 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Actitop 100mg Injection

Etoposide(100mg)

Actitop injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer.

How actitop injection works

Actitop 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Common side effects of actitop injection

Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Decreased white blood cell count, Diarrhea, Hair loss, Liver damage, Low blood platelets, Nausea, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Vomiting

SUBSTITUTES FOR Actitop Injection

8 Substitutes
8 Substitutes
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  • Adside Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Adley Formulations
    Rs. 33.80/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 174
    save 8% more per ml of Injection
  • Celoside 100 Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Celon Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 36.80/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 190
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  • Etovel 100mg Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    GLS Pharma Ltd.
    Rs. 35.20/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 182
    save 4% more per ml of Injection
  • Etopa Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 38.60/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 193
    pay 5% more per ml of Injection
  • Posid 100mg Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 37.40/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 193
    pay 2% more per ml of Injection

Expert advice FOR Actitop Injection

  • Etoposide is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
  • Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.


Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)