Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Etoposide Capsule
Etoposide Capsule
| Generic name | Etoposide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antineoplastic agent (topoisomerase II inhibitor); podophyllotoxin derivative |
| Forms | Capsule, liquid filled, Injection |
Etoposide is a prescription chemotherapy medicine used together with other cancer medicines to treat certain cancers, including small cell lung cancer. It comes as a capsule that is swallowed with water.
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