Etopophos (Etoposide Phosphate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Etopophos Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Etopophos Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ETOPOPHOS® (etoposide phosphate) Structural Formula Illustration

ETOPOPHOS (etoposide phosphate) for Injection is indicated in the management of the following neoplasms:

Refractory Testicular Tumors - ETOPOPHOS (etoposide phosphate) for Injection in combination therapy with other approved chemotherapeutic agents in patients with refractory testicular tumors who have already received appropriate surgical, chemotherapeutic, and radiotherapeutic therapy.

Small Cell Lung Cancer - ETOPOPHOS (etoposide phosphate) for Injection in combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents as first-line treatment in patient...

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What is Etopophos Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Etopophos Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
feeling like you might pass out;
severe nausea and vomiting;
black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
coughing up blood...

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What is Etopophos Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Etopophos Consumer Information: Uses

Etoposide is used alone or in combination with other chemotherapies to treat testicular cancer that has not responded to other treatment and small cell lung cancer. Etoposide works by slowing cancer cell growth. It is also commonly known as VP-16.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professi...

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