Generic for Vepesid for Testicular or Lung cancer - Drug Information

Generic Name - Etoposide

Category - Antineoplastic medication

Indications

Testicular or lung cancer
Generic Vepesid is indicated to treat testicular cancer or lung cancer. Etoposide (generic Vepesid) is in a class of drugs known as podophyllotoxin derivatives. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body.

Generic for Vepesid Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Vepesid is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Vepesid should not be taken by patients who have a history of the

Generic for Vepesid Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericVepesid
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Vepesid for injection in testicular cancer in combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents ranges from 50 to 100 mg/m 2 /day on days 1 through 5 to 100 mg/m 2 /day on days 1, 3, and 5. For small cell lung cancer, the Generic Vepesid Injection dose in combination with other approved chemotherapeutic drugs ranges from 35 mg/m 2 /day for 4 days to 50 mg/m 2 /day for 5 days.

Generic for Vepesid Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Vepesid side Effects include fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, sweating, swelling of face or tongue, tightness in throat and wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Vepesid.

Generic for Vepesid and Pregnancy

There is a good chance that Generic Vepesid will cause birth defects if it is being used at the time of conception or during pregnancy. In addition, many cancer medicines may cause sterility, which could be permanent.

Generic for Vepesid and Breastfeeding

Because etoposide may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is generally not recommended while you are receiving Generic Vepesid.

Generic for Vepesid and Pediatric

Although Generic Vepesid has been used in children, there is no specific information comparing use of etoposide in children with use in other age groups.

Generic for Vepesid and Geriatric

There is no specific information comparing use of generic Vepesid in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Note

The above information about Generic Vepesid serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before