Topok 100mg Injection is used to treat different cancers of lung, and testicles. It is also sometimes used to treat some other kinds of cancer in both men and women. It can be used on its own, or sometimes given together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Topok 100mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Topok Injection

Benefits of Topok Injection

In Small cell lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Topok 100mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the cancer in the male organs called testicles, that make male hormones and sperm. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis. Topok 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells in men. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

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Side effects of Topok Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Topok

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Decreased white blood cell count
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Liver damage
Low blood platelets
Nausea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Vomiting

How to use Topok Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Topok 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Topok 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Topok 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Topok 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Topok 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Topok 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Topok 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Topok 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Topok 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Topok 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Topok 100mg Injection is given as a slow infusion in the vein by a healthcare provider only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your electrolyte levels, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
Let your doctor know if you notice a skin rash, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Podophyllotoxins Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is given to enhance the therapeutic effect of radiation therapy which is curative for small cell lung cancer.

I seem to have lung cancer , becoz all the symptoms are same as lung cancer. I test my blood, they suggests me that it is highly probable to lung cancer. Sir what can i do now. This is in preliminary stage

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Do you think that lung cancer is diagnosed from blood

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

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References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1715-16.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 520-21.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Etoposide. [Updated 2019 Jun 3]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Topok 100mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Topok Injection

Benefits of Topok Injection

In Small cell lung cancer

In Testicular cancer

Side effects of Topok Injection

Common side effects of Topok

How to use Topok Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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