Adcyclo Tablet
Product introduction
Adcyclo Tablet is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers. It is also used to treat kidney disease known as nephrotic syndrome in children after other treatments have not worked. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Adcyclo Tablet should be taken with food preferably in morning but at the same time every day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Adcyclo Tablet
Benefits of Adcyclo Tablet
In Cancer
Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body, potentially spreading to other organs. It can affect various tissues and organs, leading to serious health complications. Adcyclo Tablet is used in the treatment of several types of cancers, including lymphomas, leukemia, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells, helping to shrink tumors and control disease progression. This contributes to prolonged survival and improved quality of life in patients undergoing cancer therapy.
In Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine, leading to swelling, low protein levels in the blood, and increased cholesterol levels. It can result from autoimmune diseases or other kidney disorders. Adcyclo Tablet is used in certain cases of nephrotic syndrome, particularly when the condition does not respond well to other treatments. It helps by suppressing abnormal immune activity that causes kidney damage, thus reducing protein loss, relieving swelling, and preserving kidney function.
Side effects of Adcyclo Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Adcyclo
- Nausea
- Infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Myelosuppression
- Cystitis
- Microhematuria
- Hair loss
How to use Adcyclo Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adcyclo Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Adcyclo Tablet works
Adcyclo Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It is an alkylating agent which works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thereby stopping their growth and multiplication. This is how it works against cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adcyclo Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adcyclo Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Adcyclo Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Adcyclo Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Adcyclo Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Adcyclo Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Adcyclo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adcyclo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Adcyclo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adcyclo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Adcyclo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Adcyclo Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Adcyclo Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Adcyclo Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Adcyclo Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Adcyclo Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkylating Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Adcyclo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Natalizumab with Cyclophosphamide.
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not use Cyclophosphamide with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If essential, please consult your doctor. Cyclophosphamide may reduce efficacy of Herpe
Do not consume Pegfilgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Cyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide may reduce the efficacy of Pegfilgrastim.
Do not consume Cyclophosphamide from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone
Do not use Cyclophosphamide with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If essential, please consult your doctor. Cyclophosphamide may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysacch
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Adcyclo Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Adcyclo Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Adcyclo Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Adcyclo Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Adcyclo Tablet.
Can Adcyclo Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Adcyclo Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Adcyclo Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Adcyclo Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Adcyclo Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Adcyclo Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Adcyclo Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
Can Adcyclo Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Adcyclo Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Adcyclo Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Adcyclo Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Adcyclo Tablet.
Can Adcyclo Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Adcyclo Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Adcyclo Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Adcyclo Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Adcyclo Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Adcyclo Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Adcyclo Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Adcyclo Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
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