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Overview
Etovel 100mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine. It is given to manage and treat lung cancer. It is also prescribed to treat other cancers, including testicular cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer), Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and ovarian cancer. Etovel can be used alone or in combination with another drug to increase the treatment effectiveness. This injection is not for patients with low white blood cell count or severe liver diseases.
Lung Cancer
Etovel 100mg Injection consists of its salt ingredient "Etoposide" and belongs to the drug class of cytostatic. Doctors prescribe this injection to patients who are diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer. It is also used to treat some other cancers in both men and women, including ovarian cancer, blood cancer, testicular cancer, and lymphoma. It is recommended to take proper consultation with your doctor before taking it. Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of taking the Etovel injection. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so. It is advised to inform your physician if you have taken any vaccinations recently or have any history of kidney, liver, or heart problems. Taking Etovel 100mg injection may result in a decrease in the level of blood cells and elevates the chances of getting infected frequently. Your doctor may go for regular monitoring of blood cell count and kidney & liver function tests at proper intervals.
Like other anticancer medicines, Etovel 100mg Injection also shows some mild to severe side effects. Usually, these side effects do not need special medical attention, they disappear as the body adjusts to the medicine. Contact your medical expert immediately if you observe them frequently and find difficult to manage. Some of the side effects are discussed below:
Common side effects:
Anemia
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Hair Loss
Weakness
Sore throat
Weight loss
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Fluctuations in blood pressure
Skin Rashes, redness, and itchiness
Severe side effects:
Mouth ulcer
Liver damage
Irregular heartbeat
Secondary cancers (leukemia)
Severe allergic in tongue and throat
Etovel 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Etovel 100mg Injection is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of cytostatic. This medicine interferes with the enzyme topoisomerase II. This enzyme is responsible for DNA synthesis and cell replication. By blocking the action of the enzyme, this injection prevents the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Eventually, it shrinks down the tumor cells and restricts the further proliferation of malignant cancer.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Etovel 100mg injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Etovel 100mg injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Etovel 100mg injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking an Etovel 100mg injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking the Etovel 100mg injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Etovel 100mg injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Etovel 100mg injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Share with your doctor if you have a history of radiation or chemotherapy.
Regularly monitor your protein (albumin) level and blood cell count after taking Etovel 100mg Injection.
Etovel 100mg Injection is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
Contact your doctor immediately if you observe redness in the skin, problems in breathing, and swelling in the throat and tongue after taking Etovel 100mg Injection.
Inform your healthcare expert if you are taking any prescribed or non-prescribed medication, vitamins, or herbal products. They may interact with the Etovel 100mg injection and cause severe side effects.
It is advised to use reliable methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Etovel 100mg Injection. Consult our doctor If you want to conceive in the future before taking the injection.
Etovel 100mg Injection damages both cancer cells and healthy cells in digestive linings. Due to this effect, it becomes difficult sometimes to pass the stools, which results in constipation.
The doctor suggests avoiding pregnancy for at least six months after the treatment with Etovel 100mg Injection. Because this drug can pass to the baby through the mother's blood and father's semen and can harm the baby. That's why it is crucial to use reliable contraceptive methods and birth control pills to delay pregnancy.
Yes, taking Etovel 100mg injection can cause rashes and other skin problems, including redness, itchiness, and dryness. Consult your doctor if you observe a severe allergic reaction.
Follow the prescription strictly for doses and duration of the injection. This injection should be administrated under the supervision of a trained expert. So, do not self-administer it. If you're taking any prescribed or non-prescribed medication, it is advised to share it with your doctor before taking Etovel 100mg Injection. This drug can interact with the injection and may affect its proper action.
Low levels of albumin protein in the body may result in leakage of drugs from the blood. The leaked drug can deposit in other tissues and can cause severe side effects. It also led to a decrease in the number of binding sites for the drug to kill the cancer cells.
No, since live vaccines may interact with Etovel 100mg Injection. So, it is crucial to speak with your healthcare provider before taking any vaccinations.
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Venika Choudhary
Medical Content Writer @ Magicine Pharma
I hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology and have a strong academic foundation in microbial sciences and applied biotechnology. I began my career with extensive hands-on research at CSIR laboratories, focusing on fungal enzyme production, studying fungal diversity in various ecosystems, and developing bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. This work deepened my understanding of fungal biology, bioactive compounds, and their pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Transitioning from research, I now work as a medical content writer, where I combine my scientific expertise with a passion for clear and reliable healthcare communication. I apply my research background to create patient-friendly, compliant content for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare platforms, ensuring science is both trustworthy and accessible. Specializing in clear, accurate, and engaging content, I help patients make informed decisions and support pharmaceutical companies in delivering trusted information. Whether writing product descriptions, crafting disease awareness articles, or composing drug information leaflets, I consistently meet regulatory standards and address audience needs, making my content an asset for healthcare brands.
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