It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein on an empty stomach.
Small cell lung cancer- The recommended dose is 35 mg/m2/day for 4 days to 50 mg/m2/day for 5 days. May repeat course 3-4 weekly.
Etopophos, Toposar, VePesid.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Testicular cancer- Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 50-100 mg/m2/day from days 1-5.Small cell lung cancer- The recommended dose is 35 mg/m2/day for 4 days to 50 mg/m2/day for 5 days. May repeat course 3-4 weekly.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Etoposide
This medication is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for lung cancer and testicular cancer.Trade Names/Brand Names of Etoposide
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Etopophos, Toposar, VePesid.