Etoposide injection

Product Description

1. Technical Specifications

---

2. Product Description

Etosid 100mg Injection contains Etoposide, a semi-synthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin.
It acts by inhibiting the enzyme topoisomerase II, leading to DNA strand breaks and preventing cancer cell replication.

It is widely used in combination chemotherapy for lung cancers, testicular cancer, lymphomas, and leukemias.

---

3. Product Highlights

---

4. Therapeutic Uses

• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) cornerstone drug in standard regimens

• Testicular Cancer (usually with cisplatin and bleomycin)

• Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) used in induction/consolidation

• Ovarian Cancer

• Other solid tumors as per oncologist protocols

---

5. Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Temporary hair loss (alopecia)

• Fatigue, weakness

• Mouth sores

Serious / Severe:

• Myelosuppression (low WBC, RBC, platelets high risk of infection & bleeding)

• Severe infections / sepsis

• Hypotension (during rapid infusion)

• Secondary leukemia (rare but reported with long-term use)

• Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis

• Liver toxicity (elevated enzymes, jaundice)

---

6. Precautions

• Blood Monitoring: CBC required before and during treatment to check for myelosuppression.

• Infusion Precaution: Must be given slowly (30 min) to avoid hypotension.

• Infection Risk: Patients should avoid crowds, sick contacts; prophylactic antibiotics may be used.

• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Contraindicated teratogenic and mutagenic.

• Drug Interactions: Caution with warfarin, cyclosporine, and other myelosuppressive agents.

• Renal & Hepatic Impairment: Dose adjustment required.

Trusted Cancer Treatment from India

Etoposide injection is manufactured in India, adhering to rigorous pharmaceutical standards. It is a trusted solution used by healthcare professionals globally for the management of specific cancers. Indian distributors, exporters, and wholesalers ensure reliable supply channels, making this essential medication widely accessible for clinical use.


Proper Administration and Storage

This medication comes in a liquid form designed for injection. Etoposide injection should only be administered by qualified healthcare providers according to prescribed dosage guidelines. To retain its effectiveness and safety, store the vials in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.