Drug Name

Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide)

Drug Uses

Cytoxan is used for treating confident types of the following cancers: lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, eye cancer, as well as breast cancer. It is usually used in combination with other medicines. It may as well as be used to treat confident kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome) in children or for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Cytoxan as directed by your doctor.

• Take Cytoxan tablets by mouth.
• Swallow Cytoxan with a drink of water.
• Take your doses at normal intervals.

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Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Cytoxan is an antineoplastic. It works by stopping or slowing the growth or spread of confident cancer cells.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Cytoxan, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Cytoxan at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Keep Cytoxan out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Cytoxan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cytoxan or to other similar medicines;
• you are in the earliest 3 months of pregnancy or you are breast-feeding;
• you are using tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blocking medicines (e.g,. etanercept) .

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Cytoxan may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To halt bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or not light, tarry stools to your doctor.
• Cytoxan may lower your body's ability to fight infection. Halt infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rashes, or chills.
• Before you possess any health examination or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Cytoxan . Incase likely, inform the doctor or dentist at least 10 days before the procedure.
• Cytoxan may decrease your body's ability to heal wounds. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Cytoxan may increase your chance of developing a subordinate cancer, sometimes even years after stopping treatment with Cytoxan . Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Cytoxan may cause infertility that is sometimes permanent. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor before receiving any vaccinations while you are using Cytoxan.
• The take of birth control is recommended while using Cytoxan.
• Lab tests, including total blood cell counts, platelet counts, as well as urine tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Take Cytoxan with caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Cytoxan has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are using Cytoxan . Incase you think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits as well as risks of using Cytoxan during pregnancy. Cytoxan is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while using Cytoxan.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• appetite loss; absence of menstrual periods; color change in skin; diarrhea; common unwell feeling; hair loss; nausea; skin rash; stomach discomfort or pain; texture change in nails; vomiting; weakness.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in urine; bloody or not light tarry stools; chest pain; chills; fever; hallucinations; increased or decreased urination; infection; lower back or abdominal pain; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; painful urination; persistent cough; pneumonia; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizures; very bad stomach pain; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores in the mouth; swelling of the hands or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or very bad tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Cytoxan is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.