Adside 50mg Capsule

Composition Etoposide (50mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 8 capsules
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Podophyllotoxins Derivative
Action Class Cytotoxic Alkaloids
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Adley Formulations
Manufacturer address Adley Formulation, SCO- 42, Sector 12, Panchkula-134112, Haryana, India

Adside 50mg Capsule is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Adside 50mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It can lower your immunity, hence maintain distance from people suffering from cold and any other infection.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes low blood platelets, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, and anemia (low number of red blood cells).  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It is important to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child during treatment.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if have been on radiation therapy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check you for blood cells and liver functioning while taking this medicine.

Testicular cancer

Small cell lung cancer

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Adside 50mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Adside 50mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

Adside 50mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach.

Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.

Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.

Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.

Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.

In Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis. Adside 50mg Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Decreased white blood cell count

Diarrhea

Hair loss

Liver damage

Low blood platelets

Nausea

Rash

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Vomiting

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adside 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adside 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:UNSAFE

Adside 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Adside 50mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Adside 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adside 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Adside 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Adside 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adside 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Adside 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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