Tag: Testicular cancer

Approved by the FDA in 1997, etoposide phosphate is a water-soluble prodrug of the chemotherapy agent etoposide, used to treat specific cancers. It offers key advantages, such as more rapid intravenous infusion and a lower risk of certain side effects, influencing clinical decisions on when to use etoposide phosphate.

Uniplatin is a brand name for cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapy agent. This medicine belongs to the class of alkylating agents and is used to treat various types of advanced or metastatic cancers, including ovarian and testicular cancer. Its purpose is to interfere with the DNA of rapidly dividing cancer cells, ultimately causing their death.

Etoposide, the active ingredient in what may be referred to as Etop Mega Cap, is a cornerstone chemotherapy drug used in combination with other agents to treat cancers like small cell lung cancer and testicular cancer. It belongs to a class of medications called topoisomerase inhibitors.