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Ifosfamide
Latest prescription information about Ifosfamide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ifosfamide
Pronunciation : eye fos' fa mide
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy
Trade Name(s):
India- Holoxan, Ifocip, Ifos, Ifoneon, Ipamide, Celofos. International- Holoxan Inj, Holoxan-Uromitexan Vial, Ifex-M Inj, Ifex-M Vial, Ifocip Inj, Ifoxan With Mesna Inj Combi-Pack, Ipamide Inj, Isoxan Combipackvial. This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer (breast cancer, lymph cancer, lung cancer) in combination with other medicines. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended dose is 1.2 g/m² per day for 5 consecutive days. Treatment is repeated every 3 weeks. How it should be taken : This medication is available in the form of injection administered by healthcare providers. Special Instruction : *Empty your bladder regularly. Get up at least once during the night to urinate. *It may reduce the number of blood cells that are needed for clotting. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. * Drink adequate liquid during the treatment, otherwise it may lead to bladder irritation, especially important if you have had chemotherapy before. *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, bone marrow problems, cancer that has spread to the bone marrow, infection, chickenpox, shingles, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Confusion, drowsiness, depression and agitation. Skin- Hair loss. Gastrointestinal- Nausea and vomiting. Miscellaneous- Eye inflammation, sore throat and shortness of breath. *Monitor kidney functions, urine test, complete blood counts regularly. Storage Conditions : Intravenous: Store at 20-25°C. |
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