Etoposide Injection

Uses

Side Effects

Uses

What is Etoposide Injection for?

Etoposide Injection is an intravenous chemotherapy used alone or in combination with other agents for the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Side Effects

What are some common side effects of Etoposide Injection?

Early side effects

Nausea, vomiting or appetite loss may occur.
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.
Allergic reaction may occur.
Alert your nurse if you experience any shortness of breath, chest discomfort, chills, flushing or dizziness during the infusion.

Delayed side effects

A drop in the white blood cell counts may occur 7 to 14 days after treatment.
Temporary hair loss may occur, which may begin within a few days or weeks from treatment.
Diarrhea may occur.
Mouth ulcers and/or tenderness may occur.

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Fever of 38°C or higher.
Chills and rigors.
Sore throat, hoarseness or mouth sores.
Unusual bleeding, bruising or black tarry stools.

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.