Vepesid 50mg 20 cap
فيبسيد 50مجم 20 كبسولة
etoposideFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
Save 190 EGP (35%) with an identical equivalent
Same active ingredient, strength, form and pack size: Lastet 50mg 20 caps (350 EGP)
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used in combination chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer and refractory testicular cancer.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to etoposide or formulation components.
Side effects
May cause severe bone marrow suppression, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, infection, and bleeding.
Warnings
Should be administered under specialist oncology supervision. Severe myelosuppression may occur.
How it works
Etoposide inhibits topoisomerase II, causing DNA damage and inhibition of cancer cell replication.
Storage
Store according to product instructions, generally at controlled room temperature.