Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Etoposide
Chemical Class
Glucoside
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
L01CB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Etopsol?
Uses
Etoposide is used to treat small cell lung cancer . It is usually given in combination with other cancer medicines. Etoposide may also be...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Glucoside
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antineoplastic Agent, Plant Derivative pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Glucoside. It belongs to DNA Topoisomerase II Activator pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antineoplastic Agent, Plant Derivative pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Etoposide is 588.60.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Slow IV
50 to 120 mg/sq.meter — 24 hourly
Over 30-60 Minutes for 5 Days
2
Child
Doses not established for this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use 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
Do not use etoposide if you are pregnant
Important 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)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Etoposide may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: sudden chest pain or discomfortwheezingdry cough or hackeasy bruisingunusual bleeding (nosemouthvaginaor rectum)purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect etoposide
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Caps, Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 12,826.25
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 24 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Etoposide, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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100mg
Rs 1,135.92
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Lymphoside
100mg
Rs 1,135.92 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
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