Beposid 100mg Injection

Composition Etoposide (100mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 5 ml Injection
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Podophyllotoxins Derivative
Action Class Cytotoxic Alkaloids
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Biological E Ltd
Manufacturer address Biological E. Limited, Road No. 35,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana -500033

Beposid 100mg Injection 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.

Beposid 100mg Injection is given as slow infusion into veins under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

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

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Beposid 100mg Injection 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:

Beposid 100mg Injection is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.

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. Beposid 100mg Injection 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 Beposid 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Beposid 100mg Injection 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

Beposid 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Beposid 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Beposid 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Beposid 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Beposid 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Beposid 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Beposid 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Beposid 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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