etoposide
drug
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Etoposide is an anticancer drug that works by affecting DNA synthesis and replication. It is derived from the American mayapple plant and functions by inhibiting an enzyme, which leads to the breakage of DNA strands. Etoposide is used in the treatment of various cancers, including leukemias, lymphomas, and testicular cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antineoplastic antibiotics, which are administered intravenously. These drugs can cause side effects such as hair loss and damage to blood cells.12
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