Manufacturer: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition: Etoposide (100mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Small cell lung cancer Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Peltasol 100mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. 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. Peltasol 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.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Description: Peltasol 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. Peltasol 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.
How to Use: Peltasol 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.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Peltasol 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Peltasol 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 - Peltasol 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Peltasol 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Peltasol 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Peltasol 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Peltasol 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Peltasol 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Peltasol 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Peltasol 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Packaging: Vial
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Small cell lung cancer | Testicular cancer
Side Effects: 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 Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: UNSAFE
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION