Vepesid is often generically prescribed as etoposide. It is commonly used in the treatment of specific types of cancer, most often for cancers of the testicles and lungs. It interferes with the cells’ ability to multiply rapidly in the body.
Vepesid also affects the white blood cells in a cancer stricken body, which lowers the body’s ability to fight infectious diseases, even the common cold. Patients should be advised to steer clear of potential situations that might encourage the spread of germs.
This medication is not appropriate for all patients. A thorough medical evaluation should be understood prior to prescribing Ve Pesid. Patients with kidney disease or a compromised immune system (from disease or from the effects of certain medications) may not be able to tolerate Vepesid. Some patients may require cautious monitoring while undergoing treatment with this medication.
The American Food and Drug Administration rated Vepesid as a pregnancy risj category D. This means that the medicine can cause harm to a developing fetus at any stage of pregnancy. It has yet to be determined whether or not this medication passes through the mother’s breast milk and harms a nursing baby. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take Vepesid.
In the event that the patient accidentally misses a regularly scheduled dose of medication, the dose should simply be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose should just be skipped to avoid over medicating. Taking a double dose of this medicine might lead to an overdose.
If an overdose is suspected, the patient should be taken to the nearest emergency medical center for treatment. An overdose is a very serious situation and should be handled as such. Vomiting, chills, fever, sore throat, excessive weakness, easy bruising, and the symptoms of the flu are the most common symptoms of an overdose.
Patients are likely to experience at least some side effects. Most patients complain of only a few mild common side effects and their level of discomfort does not outweigh the benefits of taking Vepesid. Minor side effects are most often mild itching, mild skin rashes, temporary hair loss, stomach discomfort, vomiting, and nausea.
A small percentage of patients are likely to experience severe side effects. Serious side effects are dangerous and often require immediate urgent medical care. Serious side effects may present as flu symptoms, such as fever, chills, and body aches, unusual weakness, easy bruising, excessive bleeding, fast heart rate, severe nausea, severe vomiting, fainting, light headedness, white patches or sores on the lips or in the mouth, and low fever, stomach pain, dark urine, clay colored stools, loss of appetite, and jaundice.
Patients should be advised that some medications will interact negatively with Vepesid. Some medications may even cause life threatening interactions. Patients should never begin a new medication without first consulting the prescribing physician. Vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies, over the counter medications, and prescription medications should always be talked about with the prescribing physician.
Patients taking Vepesid should never receive a live vaccination while undergoing treatment with this medication. Live vaccinations contain small strains of the virus they are trying to protect the body against. Patients with compromised immunities from medicines are likely to contract the illness rather than become immunized.
Vepesid has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of vepesid is C29H32O13
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 4'-demethyl-epipodophyllotoxin 9-[4,6-O-(R)-ethylidene-beta-D-glucopyranoside], 4'-(dihydrogen phosphate)
• Molecular weight is 588.557 g/mol
• Vepesid available : 50mg capsules
Generic name: Etoposide
Brand name(s): Eposin, Etopophos, Etoposidum, Lastet, Teniposide, Toposar, Zuyeyidal
Review published on: 30 October 2007
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