Generic name: etoposide (injection) [ ee-TOE-poe-side ]
Brand name: Toposar
Dosage form: intravenous solution (20 mg/mL)
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
What is etoposide?
Etoposide is used to treat cancer of the lung or testicles. It is usually given with other cancer medicines in a combination chemotherapy.
Etoposide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Etoposide can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or new signs of infection (fever, sore throat, trouble breathing).
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with etoposide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease.
Using etoposide may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.
Etoposide can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using etoposide.
If you are a woman, do not use etoposide if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 4 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mo...
