Lastet — Etoposide 50 mg

Indicated for:

• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
• Testicular Cancer: Refractory non-seminomatous germ cell tumors.
• Lymphomas.
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Strength: 50 mg per capsule.

Ensure you are taking the correct number of capsules to match your prescribed total dose. (e.g., for a 100 mg dose, take two 50 mg capsules).

⚠️ ADMINISTRATION RULES:

• 🚫 DO NOT CHEW OR OPEN! Swallow whole. The contents are a potent irritant and cause severe chemical burns to the mouth.
• 🍽️ Empty Stomach: Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals with water.

• Severe bone marrow depression.
• Severe hepatic impairment.
• Severe concurrent infection.
• Pregnancy.

Common adverse reactions:

• Alopecia: Hair loss is common but reversible.
• Myelosuppression: Low white blood cell count (infection risk). Regular monitoring is mandatory.
• Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting.