Lastet 50 Capsule

Lastet 50 Capsule

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Lastet 50 Capsule, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Lastet 50 Capsule and your treatment options.

Information about Lastet 50 Capsule (Brand: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Small cell lung cancer,Testicular cancer

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  • MRP: ₹ 498.3
  • Packing: 8.0 capsules in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Etoposide (50mg)
  • Brand: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Small cell lung cancer,Testicular cancer

Description

  • Lastet 50 Capsule is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles
  • It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women
  • It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
  • Lastet 50 Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit
  • It should be taken as your doctor's advice
  • The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
  • Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms
  • Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water
  • You should Take Lastet 50 Capsule for as long as it is prescribed for you
  • It can lower your immunity, hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any other infection.
  • The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
  • There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
  • It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.
  • Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy
  • Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Lastet 50 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lastet 50 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lastet 50 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Lastet 50 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lastet 50 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Lastet 50 Capsule is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Driving: SAFE: Lastet 50 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: UNSAFE: Lastet 50 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Lastet 50 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lastet 50 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Podophyllotoxins Derivative

Uses

Uses of Lastet 50 Capsule

  • In Small cell lung cancer Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well
  • Lastet 50 Capsule helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
  • It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
  • You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
  • In Testicular cancer Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm
  • The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis
  • Lastet 50 Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men
  • It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Missed Doses
N/A

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Lastet 50 Capsule
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells
  • white cells
  • and platelets)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Liver damage
  • Low blood platelets
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Vomiting

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