Etovel 50mg Etoposide Capsule

Etovel 50mg capsule is an anticancer drug with the ingredient Etoposide. It belongs to the medication class known as cytostatic. It is used to treat certain types of cancers such as testicular cancer, small-cell lung cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer), tumor in the lymphatic system (Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma), and ovarian cancer in adults.

Talk to your doctor if you had or currently having radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Report to your doctor if you have any infections or low levels of protein (albumin) in your blood.  Etovel 50mg capsule should not be taken if you have recently been vaccinated with yellow fever or any  live vaccines. Before starting treatment with this medicine, it is very important to tell your physician if you currently or previously had any medical conditions of kidney problems or liver disorders. 

Both women and men should use effective birth control during the treatment and at least 6 months after the last dose. In men, it is recommended not to father a child during and up to 6 months after the treatment. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor. Administration of the Etovel 50mg capsule may cause a reduction in the level of blood cells and increase the risk of developing infections. So, your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to monitor your kidney and liver function. It is unknown whether it is safe to use on a child.