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Regimen Information

For EP, including Side Effects

EP

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

How EP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

EP for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

EP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

E = Etoposide

P = Platinol or cisplatin

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF EP

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Risk of Infection

  • Anemia

  • Appetite Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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