ETOPOSIDE (Etoposide) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

ETOPOSIDE

What is the Trade Name for ETOPOSIDE?

Etoposide

What are the Indications for ETOPOSIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Etoposide Injection, USP is indicated in the management of the following neoplasms: Refractory Testicular Tumors Etoposide injection in combination therapy with other approved chemotherapeutic agents in patients with refractory testicular tumors who have already received appropriate surgical, chemotherapeutic, and radiotherapeutic therapy. Small Cell Lung Cancer Etoposide injection and/or capsules in combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents as first line treatment in patients with small cell lung cancer.

 

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