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What is Fytosid

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

Fytosid 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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Fytosid 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 Fytosid 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.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
100 mg x 5 mL x 1's $2.66
50 mg x 8's $5.60
ACTITOP Capsule/ Tablet / 100mg (4 units) $5.60Khandelwal Laboratories
20 mg/1ml5 ml$4.90
20 mg/1ml5 ml$2.66
100 mg x 5ml $2.66
Beposid 100mg VIAL / 5ml $2.66
BEPOSID Injection / 100mg (5ml units) $2.66Biological E.
Beposid 100 mg Injection $0.53
20 mg/1ml5 ml$2.81
Eposed 100mg INJ / 5ml $2.81
20 mg/1ml1 ml$2.74
1 's $2.74
ESIDE INJ inj 5ml $2.74VHB (Cytocare)
Eside INJ Etoposide 20mg, Benzyl Alcohol30mg, Ethanol 30.5% v/v VIAL / 1 $2.74
20 mg/1ml5 ml$2.94
Etolon 100mg Injection $1.75Celon Laboratories Ltd
ETOLON 100MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $1.75Celon Laboratories Ltd
100 mg x 1's $2.94
ETOLON inj 100 mg x 5ml $2.94Celon
Etolon 100mg INJ / 1 $2.94
50 mg x 10's $11.20
ETOLON cap 50 mg x 10's $11.20Celon
Etolon 50mg CAP / 10 $11.20
50 mg2 x10$998.44USA
Toposar 500 mg/25 ml vial $1.06
Toposar 1000 mg/50 ml vial $1.12
VePesid 20 50 mg capsule Box $1273.41
Etopophos 100 mg vial $159.55
Toposar 100 mg/5 ml vial $2.25
Etoposide 100 mg/5 ml vial $28.89
Etoposide 50 mg capsule $47.64
100 mg10 Capsule$17.08
Etopul 20 mg/1 mL x 10's $79.90
Etopul inj 20 mg/mL 10 x 1's $79.90Korea United Pharma
Etopul 100 mg/5 mL x 5's $48.10
100 mg4 Capsule$5.21
20 mg/1ml1 ml$2.70
FYTOSID 100MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (5 ML injection each) $2.68Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
20 mg x 1 mL x 5ml $2.70
FYTOSID inj 20 mg x 1 mL x 5ml $2.70Dabur
Fytosid 20 mg Injection $2.70
Fytosid 20mg x 1mL INF / 5ml $2.70
FYTOSID Injection / 20mg per ml (5ml units) $2.74Dabur Pharmaceuticals
Fytosid 100mg Injection $0.54Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Lastet 50mg CAP / 1 $2.65
Lastet 100mg/5mL AMP / 1 $3.85
LASTET 100MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (1 capsule each) $5.26Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Lastet 25mg CAP / 1 $1.35
Lastet 50 mg x 20's $172.00
POSID Injection / 20mg per ml (5ml units) $2.94Cadila Pharmaceuticals
Posid 100mg Injection $0.43Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
POSID 100 MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (4 capsules each) $7.96Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Posid 50mg Capsule $1.00Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
100 mg4 Capsule$8.05
Posid 20mg/mL VIAL / 5ml $3.08
POSID cap 50 mg x 8's $7.64Cadila (Oncocare)
POSID cap 100 mg x 4's $8.05Cadila (Oncocare)
20 mg/1ml5 ml$2.66
Toposide 100mg x 5mL VIAL / 1 $2.79
100 mg x 8's $13.72
20 mg/1ml5 ml$2.79
Toposide Inj 100 mg Injection $0.56
100 mg10 $219.43Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg20 $994.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg30 $598.29Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
50 mg20 $667.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
50 mg20 $764.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
50 mg60 $1.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
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References

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Fytosid - Frequently asked Questions

Can Fytosid 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 Fytosid?

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 Fytosid 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 Fytosid capsule. Throw the gloves away after one use.

Fytosid 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 Fytosid capsules in the refrigerator, do not freeze.

What other drugs will affect Fytosid?

Other drugs may interact with Fytosid, 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.

Who should not take Fytosid?

You should not use Fytosid if you are allergic to it.

To make sure you can safely take Fytosid, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Using Fytosid may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

Do not use Fytosid 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 Fytosid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Fytosid.

Can Fytosid be taken or consumed while pregnant?

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

Can Fytosid 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