Description
Composition Etoposide (100mg)
Primary Use Small cell lung cancer, Testicular cancer
cautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
Medicine Overview of Bioposide Injection
Uses of Bioposide Injection
Bioposide 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer.
Bioposide Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Skin pigmentation, Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Low blood platelets, Liver toxicity, Loss of appetite, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Feeling of discomfort, Constipation.
How to use Bioposide Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bioposide Injection works
Bioposide 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on Bioposide Injection
Expert advice for Bioposide Injection
- Avoid contact with people with cold or other infections as etoposide treatment may lower your immunity.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools.
- You will be regularly evaluated with lab tests, including complete blood cell counts to monitor your progress or to check for side effects.
- Do not drive or operate machinery during etoposide treatment as it may cause dizziness.
- Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to etoposide or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Bioposide Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Bioposide Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Bioposide 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Bioposide 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
SAFE
Bioposide 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bioposide 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bioposide 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bioposide 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Bioposide 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bioposide 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bioposide 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
