Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is It Safe To Take Etoposide Along With Cisplatin Before Having Chemotherapy?
My husband is scheduled to begin chemotherapy with Etoposide and cisplatin. I would like to give him milk thistle to protect him from cisplatin induced nephropathy. I know there is not an interaction with cisplatin but am unsure about Etoposide. Is there any problem with a potential interaction with Etoposide?
Tue, 26 May 2020
Hi,
It is not safe to take Etoposide along with Cisplatin as it may cause severe nausea and vomiting. While there is no documented any harmful interactions between Etoposide and milk thistle hence they may be taken together.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is not safe to take Etoposide along with Cisplatin as it may cause severe nausea and vomiting. While there is no documented any harmful interactions between Etoposide and milk thistle hence they may be taken together.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
3 Doctors agree with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....