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Drug Overview
Vepesid belongs to the family of drugs known as cytotoxic agent drugs and commonly used of those patients who suffered to the problems ofcertain types of lung cancer and cancer of the testicles. Vepesid works by preventing the growth and division of cells and therefore stops them increasing in numbers.
Vepesid is a type of chemotherapy used for treating cancer. Vepesid interferes with the growth of cells. Vepesid is effective in treating cancer of the lung and testicles or Small cell lung cancer.
Vepesid may also be used by specialists for those patients who suffered to the other types of cancer, including leukaemia and lymphoma.
Vepesid always takes under doctor’s guidance. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. The recommended doses of Vepesid will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dosage that sufficient for you. Vepesid is being manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals and available in 50mg and 100mg Capsules. The generic name of Vepesid is Etoposide. Vepesid may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Vepesid belongs to the family of drugs known as cytotoxic agent drugs and commonly used of those patients who suffered to the problems ofcertain types of lung cancer and cancer of the testicles. Vepesid works by preventing the growth and division of cells and therefore stops them increasing in numbers. Cancers form when some cells within the body multiply uncontrollably and abnormally. These cells spread, destroying nearby tissues. Vepesid works by stopping the cancer cells from multiplying. Similar to normal healthy cells, cancer cells go through a continuous process of change. Each and every cell divides into two daughter cells. These cells grow, rest and then divide again. Vepesid prevents the cells from entering mitosis (the dividing stage) of the cell's life cycle. Vepesid also destroys cells in the previous phase before mitosis where proteins are made. Vepesid can also affect normal, healthy cells, particularly those that multiply quickly, such as blood cells and hair cells. Vepesid can decrease the production of blood cells, leaving people susceptible to infection. Regular blood tests are therefore needed to monitor the levels of blood cells. Vepesid is used principally in combination with other anticancer drugs, though it can also be used alone.
Side effects
Possible side effects during the uses of Vepesid:
- Allergic reactions
- Allergic skin reactions
- Hives
- Blurred vision and vision changes
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fluttery heartbeat
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Black, tarry stools
- Blood in urine or stools
- Cough or hoarseness
- Fever or chills
- Lower back or side pain
- Painful or difficult urination
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Yellow eyes or skin
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Vepesid. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Vepesid, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Amphotericin B by injection or Fungizone
- Antithyroid agents (medicine for overactive thyroid)
- Azathioprine or Imuran
- Bosentan
- Cisplatin
- Cyclosporine
- Cytarabine
- Ifosfamide
- Live virus vaccines
- Methotrexate
- Verapamil
- Voriconazole
- Chloramphenicol or Chloromycetin
- Colchicine
- Flucytosine or Ancobon
- Ganciclovir or Cytovene
- Interferon or Intron A and Roferon-A
- Plicamycin or Mithracin
- Zidovudine and AZT or Retrovir
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Vepesid or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the bleeding problems.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of blood disorders.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of intramuscular injections.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of bacterial, viral or fungal infection.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Chickenpox and Herpes zoster (shingles).
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Vepesid without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Vepesid
- Etoposide
- Eposin
- Etopophos
- Eloxatin
- Uftoral
- Nilutamide
- Eulexin
- Cytomid
- Bicalutamide
- Casodex
- Nilandron
- Flutamide
- Arimidex
- Zoladex
Major drug Manufacturers
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals
- Medac Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer Inc.
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
- Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Hoechst Marion Roussel (Norway)
- Cipla Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Vepesid?
Anyone can buy Vepesid from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Vepesid is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Vepesid drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Vepesid from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Vepesid and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Vepesid from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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