food interaction for Etosid Injection

alcohol interaction for Etosid Injection

pregnancy interaction for Etosid Injection

lactation interaction for Etosid Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etosid 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etosid 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
Etosid 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Etosid 100mg Injection

Etoposide(100mg)

Etosid injection uses

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How etosid injection works

Etosid 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 etosid 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 Etosid Injection

8 Substitutes
8 Substitutes
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  • Celoside 100 Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Celon Laboratories Ltd
    Rs. 36.80/ml of Injection
    generic_icon
    Rs. 190
    pay 21% more per ml of Injection
  • Adside Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Adley Formulations
    Rs. 33.80/ml of Injection
    generic_icon
    Rs. 174
    pay 11% more per ml of Injection
  • Etovel 100mg Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    GLS Pharma Ltd.
    Rs. 35.20/ml of Injection
    generic_icon
    Rs. 182
    pay 16% more per ml of Injection
  • Etopa Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 38.60/ml of Injection
    generic_icon
    Rs. 193
    pay 27% more per ml of Injection
  • Posid 100mg Injection
    (5 ml Injection in vial)
    Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 37.40/ml of Injection
    generic_icon
    Rs. 193
    pay 23% more per ml of Injection

Expert advice FOR Etosid 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)