Retopson 100mg Injection

Retopson 100mg Injection

Learn more about Retopson 100mg Injection, a quality offering from Resonance Laboratories Pvt Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Etoposide (20mg/ml). This formulation is primarily utilized for Small cell lung cancer,Testicular cancer. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

Information about Retopson 100mg Injection (Brand: Resonance Laboratories Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Small cell lung cancer,Testicular cancer

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  • MRP: ₹ 190
  • Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Etoposide (20mg/ml)
  • Brand: Resonance Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Small cell lung cancer,Testicular cancer

Description

  • Retopson 100mg Injection 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
  • Retopson 100mg Injection 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 Retopson 100mg Injection 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: Retopson 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Retopson 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Retopson 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Retopson 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Retopson 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Retopson 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Driving: SAFE: Retopson 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: UNSAFE: Retopson 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Retopson 100mg Injection 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 Retopson 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Podophyllotoxins Derivative

Uses

Uses of Retopson 100mg Injection

  • 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
  • Retopson 100mg Injection 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
  • Retopson 100mg Injection 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

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Retopson 100mg Injection
  • 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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