Description
Etoposide is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Common side effects of Etoposide
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
