Etoposide

Etoposide, VP-16 is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer. Etoposide interposes with the development of cells. Etoposide is effectual in treating cancer of the lung and testicles. Generic Etoposide injections are available. Etoposide is an ethical drug applied in the treatment of definite lung and testicular malignances, as well as having a use in other forms of cancer. The drug is given by mouth or by intravenous injection, and is also known by the brand names Eposin, VePesid, Toposar and VP-16.

Etoposide should only be distributed under the supervision of a characterized healthcare supplier experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutical agents.

How is Etoposide believed to work?

Etoposide works by interposing with the purpose of the enzyme DNA topoisomerase II, an enzyme responsible for the cutting down of DNA to permit it to unravel and unknot, behave which would be inconceivable if the chain of DNA could not be temporarily cracked. A collection of knots and tangles due to prohibition of topoisomerase II leads to lasting breaks in the DNA strands, having the cell to hastily fix its DNA earlier too many strands finish in the wrong places and the wrong bodies get bound together. If the cell is overcome, it will either die or will be incompetent of right cell division.

How Etoposide used?

Etoposide is form of the pill. As extract into the vein, as an abruptly extract or as a uninterrupted extract over 24 hours. Etoposide is believed a thorn. A thorn is a chemical substance that can cause inflammation of the vein by which it is imparted. If the medicinal drug gets away from the vein it can cause tissue damage. The nurse or doctor who gives this medicinal drug must be cautiously aimed. If you experience pain or notice redness or swelling at the IV site while you are obtaining

Etoposide, alert your health care professional instantly. The amount of Etoposide that you will obtain and the method it is given depends upon many components, admitting your height and weight, your general health or other health troubles, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Your doctor will decide your dose, schedule and how it will be given.

Side Effects:

Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:

• Black, tarry stools
• Blood in the urine
• Difficulty breathing, wheezing
• Fast heartbeat
• Fainting spells, lightheadedness
• Fever or chills, cough or sore throat
• Lower back pain
• Mouth or throat sores or ulcers
• Pain or difficulty passing urine
• Pain, redness, swelling or irritation at the injection site
• Unusual bleeding or bruising, pinpoint red spots on your skin. nose bleeds
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:

• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea