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Lastet 50 Capsule Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ETOPOSIDE-50MG

Uses:

<p>Lastet 50 Capsule is used in the treatment of various types of cancers. The detailed uses of Lastet 50 Capsule are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Testicular cancer:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule is used for treating cancer of the testicles.</li><li><strong>Small cell lung cancer:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule helps manage lung cancer by targeting abnormal cell division.</li><li><strong>Acute myeloid leukaemia:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule is used to treat blood cancer that affects white blood cells.</li><li><strong>Hodgkin’s disease:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule effectively treats this type of lymph node cancer.</li><li><strong>Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule is used to treat other lymphatic cancers that differ from Hodgkin’s disease.</li><li><strong>Ovarian cancer:</strong> Lastet 50 Capsule helps to prevent the growth of cancer cells in the ovaries.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Lastet 50 Capsule belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs containing Etoposide primarily used to treat various cancer types. It is used to treat testicular cancer, small cell lung cancer, cancer of the blood, ovarian cancer, tumor in the lymphatic system. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

FAQs

Lastet 50 Capsule is used to treat testicular cancer, small cell lung cancer, cancer of the blood (acute myeloid leukaemia), ovarian cancer, and tumour in the lymphatic system (Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma).

Do not stop taking Lastet 50 Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Lastet 50 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be hesitant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Lastet 50 Capsule.

Lastet 50 Capsule contains Etoposide, an anti-cancer medication that works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the proliferation of cancer cells and hence induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

While taking Lastet 50 Capsule, make sure you visit your doctor at all the appointments to ensure that treatment is working. Regular monitoring of blood and urine tests, weight checks are required. An effective way of contraception should be used by both men and women while taking Lastet 50 Capsule.

Lastet 50 Capsule can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

The live vaccine may not work while on treatment with Lastet 50 Capsule. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations /vaccinations.

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