Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 22, 2022.
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WARNINGS
Etoposide should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Severe myelosuppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur.
Etoposide Capsule Description
Etoposide (also commonly known as VP-16) is a semisynthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin used in the treatment of certain neoplastic diseases. It is 4’-Demethylepipodophyllotoxin 9-[4,6-O-(R)-ethylidene-β-D-glucopyranoside]. It is very soluble in methanol and chloroform, slightly soluble in ethanol, and sparingly soluble in water and ether. It is made more miscible with water by means of organic solvents. It has a molecular weight of 588.56 and a molecular formula of C29H32O13.
Etoposide may be administered either intravenously or orally. Etoposide Capsules, USP are available as 50 mg opaque ...
