Etocid 100mg Injection

Etocid 100mg Injection contains Etoposide 100mg, a chemotherapy medicine. Made by A.J Mirza, it is prescribed for lung, testicular and other cancers. Pack size: 1 vial injection.

Uses of Etocid 100mg Injection

Etocid 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine used, usually with other anticancer drugs, to treat small cell lung cancer, testicular cancer, lymphomas, some leukaemias and certain other cancers. It is given as a drip into a vein in hospital or as capsules, according to a plan set by a cancer specialist.

How Etocid 100mg Injection works

Etoposide blocks an enzyme called topoisomerase II, which cells need to untangle and copy their DNA when they divide. This damages the DNA of rapidly dividing cancer cells so they cannot multiply and die. It also affects some healthy fast-dividing cells, which causes many of its side effects.

Possible side effects

Like other chemotherapy medicines, Etocid 100mg Injection commonly causes side effects. These include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Hair loss
• Low blood counts
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth sores

Contact your cancer team immediately if you have a temperature, shivering or feel suddenly unwell, unusual bleeding or bruising, or swelling, wheezing or breathlessness during or after an infusion.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only under the supervision of a cancer specialist, with regular blood tests.
• Both men and women should use reliable contraception during treatment and for a time afterwards, as it can harm an unborn baby; do not breastfeed.
• Avoid live vaccines during treatment, and stay away from people with infections where possible.
• Tell your team about any kidney or liver problems and all other medicines you take.
• Report fever, sore throat or bruising at once.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Etocid 100mg Injection online in Pakistan

Order Etocid 100mg Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Etoposide by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.