GENERIC NAME: ETOPOSIDE - INJECTION (ee-TOE-poe-side)

BRAND NAME(S): Toposar, Vepesid

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

WARNING: This medication may decrease your body's ability to fight infections (due to bone marrow suppression). Immediately notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of an infection (persistent sore throat, fever); easy bruising or bleeding, or unusual fatigue. Your doctor will closely monitor you while you are using this medication.

USES: This medication is an anticancer drug. It is often used in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain tumors and cancers.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given as an injection into a vein (IV) usually over a 30 to 60 minute period. Your dosage depends on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not use this medicine if it is cloudy, discolored, or contains particles.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, reversible hair loss, itching, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and skin rash. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking this medication: fever, chills, sore throat, rapid heartbeat, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe stomach ache, muscle pain. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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