Etopul Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Etoposide

Indications/Uses

Small cell lung carcinoma, lymphosarcoma, acute leukemia, testicular tumor, bladder cancer.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

60-100 mg/m² IV daily for 5 days. Not to be repeated more frequently than at 3 wk intervals.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe bone marrow depression. Pregnancy. Premature neonates.

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Special Precautions

Bone marrow depression, hepatic or cardiac impairment, complication w/ infections, chickenpox. Monitor patient's condition & perform clinical tests (hematologic, hepatic, renal test) frequently. Long-term therapy. Manifestation or ingravescence of bleeding tendency. Do not administer as SC or IM. Lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, anemia; hepatic function disorders; elevations of BUN & creatinine, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, stomatitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation; rash; severe alopecia, erythema, pruritus, carpopedal numbness, headache; ECG abnormality, arrhythmia, hypotension; malaise, flush.

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Drug Interactions

Increased AUC values & reduced clearance w/ cyclosporine. Reduced total body clearance w/ cisplatin. Increased clearance & reduced efficacy w/ phenytoin or phenobarb. Live vaccines. Elevated INR w/ warfarin. Phenylbutazone, Na salicylate & ASA.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

ATC Classification

L01CB01 - etoposide ; Belongs to the class of plant alkaloids and other natural products, podophyllotoxin derivatives. Used in the treatment of cancer.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Etopul inj 20 mg/mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 10 × 1's

Etopul

etoposide

Manufacturer:

Korea United Pharma

Distributor:

Qualimed