Etoposide phosphate

Generic name: etoposide phosphate [ e-TOE-poe-side-FOS-fate ]
Brand name: Etopophos
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (100 mg)
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 4, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is etoposide phosphate?

Etoposide phosphate is used to treat cancer of the lung or testicles.

Etoposide phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Etoposide phosphate can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or new signs of infection (fever, mouth sores, sore throat, trouble breathing).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to etoposide.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease; or

• if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin) and you have routine "INR" or prothrombin time tests.

Using etoposide phosphate 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 phosphate.

• 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. Ke...