PHOSMID 500MG INJ

What is Cyclophosphamide for:

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for many types of cancers like lymphatic cancer, cancer of white blood cells and plasma cells, etc,. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. `

How does Cyclophosphamide work:

Cyclophosphamide harms cancer cells causing their death. • It lowers the bodys harmful response to diseases of the immune system.

How should Cyclophosphamide be used:

Adults and Children- Treatment of Malignant Diseases- The recommended dose is 40 to 50 mgkg given intravenously in divided doses over a period of 2 to 5 days. Treatment of Nonmalignant Diseases- An oral dose of 2.5 to 3 mgkg daily for a period of 60 to 90 days is recommended. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Common side effects of Cyclophosphamide :

Chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. • Headache. • Anemia, low white blood cell count, and low platelet count. • Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. • Hair loss. Hair most often grows back when this drug is stopped. • May not be able to get pregnant. • Bladder irritation. • Other kinds of cancer may rarely happen later in life.

What do I do if I miss a dose

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.

What precautions should I take when taking Cyclophosphamide :

If you have an allergy to cyclophosphamide or any other part of this drug. • Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. • If you are breast-feeding.

When do I need to seek medical help

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. • Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. • Shortness of breath. Very bad belly pain. • Very upset stomach or throwing up. • Very bad back pain. • Not able to eat. • Any bruising or bleeding. • Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes. • Blood in the urine. • Not able to pass urine. • Feeling very tired or weak. • Any rash. • Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

Can I take Cyclophosphamide with other medicines:

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Are there any food restrictions

Avoid Alcohol

How do I store Cyclophosphamide :

Store at 25�C. Store it in air tight container and keep away from children.

Pregnancy Category

Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Therapeutic Classification

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy