Product Description
Each capsule contains Etoposide (either 50 or 100mg) as the active ingredient.
Etoposide belongs to the group of medicines called anti-neoplastic agents which are used in the treatment of cancer.
Etoposide belongs to the group of medicines called anti-neoplastic agents which are used in the treatment of cancer.
WHAT ETOPOSIDE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
The name of this medicine is Etoposide. Each capsule contains Etoposide (either 50 or 100mg) as the active ingredient.Etoposide belongs to the group of medicines called anti-neoplastic agents which are used in the treatment of cancer.
Etoposide is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, in particular small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer.
The exact reason why you have been prescribed Etoposide Capsules is best discussed with your doctor.
BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE
DO NOT take Etoposide if:• you suffer from severe liver problems
• you have had an allergic reaction to a similar medicine or any of the ingredients in this medicine
• you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or there is any possibility that you could become pregnant
• you are breast feeding
• you have any infections in any area of your body that your doctor does not know about
If any of the above affects you, or if you are unsure if they do, tell your doctor who will be able to advise you.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
As with all medicines, Etoposide can cause unwanted side effects, although not everybody gets them.STOP taking the medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:
• swelling of your tongue or throat, breathing difficulties, fast heartbeat, flushing of the skin or a rash. These may be signs of an allergic reaction.
Possible side effects experienced with Etoposide are;
• blood disorders (this is why you will be having blood tests between courses of treatment)
• temporary hair loss
• nausea and vomiting
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• diarrhoea
• acid reflux
• difficulty swallowing
• high or low blood pressure
• skin problems such as itching, rash and pigmentation
• flushing
• sore mouth
• after taste
• fever
• sleepiness or tiredness
• tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• breathing problems
• temporary blindness
HOW TO STORE YOUR MEDICINE
• Keep your medicines out of the reach and sight of children.• Do not store Etoposide capsules above 25°C
• Etoposide capsules should not get too hot or damp; so do not leave your capsules near a radiator, on a window sill or in the bathroom.
• Please check the expiry date of the product, shown on the blister strip and the outer packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not use after the month stated.
• Do not open any blister in which there is evidence of capsule leakage.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
WHAT ETOPOSIDE CONTAINS
Each soft capsule contains etoposide (either 50mg or 100mg) as the active ingredient.Etoposide capsules contain the following
Inactive ingredients:
• citric acid,
• glycerol,
• macrogol 400 and water;
Capsules Containing:
• gelatin,
• glycerol, iron oxide (E172),
• sodium hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester,
• sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217),
titanium dioxide (E171) and water.
WHAT ETOPOSIDE LOOKS LIKE AND CONTENTS OF THE PACK
Etoposide capsules are opaque pink, soft gelatin capsules.The 50mg capsules are packed in cartons of 20 capsules and the 100mg capsules are packed in cartons of 10 capsules.
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