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What is Etolon (100 mg)

Etolon (100 mg) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Etolon (100 mg) is used to treat small cell lung cancer. It is usually given in combination with other cancer medicines.
Etolon (100 mg) may also be used for purposes not listed in Etolon (100 mg) guide.

Etolon (100 mg) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: fever, chills, sweating, fast heartbeats, fainting; hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Etolon (100 mg) dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Testicular Cancer:

Initial dose: 50 to 100 mg/m² IV once a day on days 1 through 5 or 100 mg/m2 IV once a day on days 1,3 and 5.

Usual Adult Dose for Small Cell Lung Cancer:

(In combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents) Initial dose: 35 to 50 mg/m2 IV once a day for 4 to 5 days or
70 to 100 mg/m2 orally once a day for 4 to 5 days.

Usual Adult Dose for Hodgkin's Disease:

100 mg/m2/day on days 1, 2, and 3
Total Dose/Cycle = 300 mg/m2
(In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the mini-BEAM regimen)
75 mg/m2/day on days 2 through 5
Total Dose/Cycle = 300 mg/m2
(In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the Stanford V regimen)
60 mg/m2/day on days 15 and 16
Total Dose/Cycle = 120 mg/m2

Usual Adult Dose for Ovarian Cancer:

For use in the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer:
50 mg/m2 daily on days 1 through 21
For use in the treatment of germ cell ovarian cancer:
(In combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the BEP regimen)
100 mg/m2 IV on days 1 through 5

Usual Geriatric Dose for Testicular Cancer:

The manufacturer has stated that clinical studies of Etolon for the treatment of refractory testicular tumors did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years or over to determine if they respond differently from younger patients.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Malignant Disease:

Note: Oral doses are twice the IV doses listed below. Oral doses are to be administered once a day if <=400 mg. Divided doses are recommended if the dose exceeds 400 mg/day.
60 to 150 mg/m2/day IV for 2 to 5 days every 3 to 6 weeks.
Remission induction for AML: 150 mg/m2/day IV for 2 to 3 days for 2 to 3 cycles.
Intensification/Consolidation for AML: 250 mg/m2/day IV for 3 days, courses 2 to 5.
Brain Tumor: 150 mg/m2/day IV on days 2 and 3.
Neuroblastoma: 100 mg/m2/day IV over 1 hour on days 1
through 5 of the cycle, repeated every 4 weeks.
High-dose conditioning regimen for allogenic BMT: 60 mg/kg/dose IV as a single dose.
BMT conditioning regimen used in patients with rhabdomyosarcoma or neuroblastoma: IV continuous infusion: 160 mg/m2/day for 4 days.

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Etolon (100 mg) - Frequently asked Questions

Can Etolon (100 mg) be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Etolon (100 mg)?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Do not break or open the Etolon (100 mg) capsule. Do not use a pill that has been accidentally broken.

The medicine from a broken capsule can be dangerous if it gets in your eyes, mouth, or nose, or on your skin. If this occurs, wash your skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water. Wear disposable rubber gloves when you handle a Etolon (100 mg) capsule. Throw the gloves away after one use.

Etolon (100 mg) can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.

Store Etolon (100 mg) capsules in the refrigerator, do not freeze.

Who should not take Etolon (100 mg)?

You should not use Etolon (100 mg) if you are allergic to it.

To make sure you can safely take Etolon (100 mg), tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Using Etolon (100 mg) may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

Do not use Etolon (100 mg) if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Etolon (100 mg) passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Etolon (100 mg).

What other drugs will affect Etolon (100 mg)?

Other drugs may interact with Etolon (100 mg), including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Can Etolon (100 mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Etolon (100 mg) be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology