Buy Toposar / Etoposide 50 mg online, Buy Vepesid 50 mg online.
Vepesid / Etoposide 50 mg is used to treat certain forms of lung cancer such as small cell lung cancer. Etoposide is also used in Testicular cancer.
Toposar is the alternative & generic version of Vepesid by Mylan. Toposar is manufactured by Drug International Bangladesh which is the biggest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh.
Therapeutic Class
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration
Intravenous (Adult)-
Small cell lung cancer: 35 mg/m2/day for 4 days to 50 mg/m2/day for 5 days. May repeat course at 3-4 wkly intervals after recovery from any toxicity. Inj must be diluted with 5% dextrose or normal saline to give a final concentration of 0.2-0.4 mg/ml and injected over 30-60 minutes. When given via oral capsules: the recommended dose is twice the IV dose rounded to the nearest 50 mg.
Testicular cancer: For combination therapy: 50-100 mg/m2/day from days 1-5, or 100 mg/m2 on days 1, 3 and 5. May repeat course at 3-4 wkly intervals after recovery from any toxicity. Inj must be diluted with 5% dextrose or normal saline to give a final concentration of 0.2-0.4 mg/ml and injected over 30-60 minutes.
Oral (Adult)-
Small cell lung cancer: Twice the IV dose, rounded to the nearest 50 mg.
Interaction
Contraindications
Side Effects
Leukopenia, Nausea and Vomiting, Thrombocytopenia, Alopecia, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Leukopenia, Anemia, Pancytopenia, Stomatitis, Hepatic toxicity, Type 1 hypersensitivity, Orthostatic hypotension, Peripheral neuropathy
Malaise,Shivering,Asthenia,Fever,Mucous membrane inflammation, Hyperuricemia, Local soft tissue toxicity has been reported following extravasation;
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category D. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, discontinue drug or do not nurse
Precautions & Warnings
Use in Special Populations
Overdose
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory tests (such as complete blood cell counts, kidney function, liver function) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress and check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose
For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of etoposide as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the capsules.
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