Amifostine
Information about Amifostine
Amifostine Uses
Amifostine is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It is also used to reduce the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin.
How Amifostine works
Amifostine works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.
Common side effects of Amifostine
Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, Hiccup, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fever, Chills
Available Medicine for Amifostine
NatfostNatco Pharma Ltd
₹871 variant(s)
AmigetGLS Pharma Ltd.
₹16871 variant(s)
EthyfosZee Laboratories
₹32811 variant(s)
ChemophosCytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹18611 variant(s)
AmiphosDabur India Ltd
₹17901 variant(s)
EthyolFulford India Ltd
₹122701 variant(s)
CytofosSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹9371 variant(s)
AmfosVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹10541 variant(s)
NaprofosMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹13121 variant(s)
AmostinKlintoz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹18811 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amifostine
- Amifostine is given as an infusion into the vein ( IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated or drink plenty of fluids before taking medicine.
- You will be monitored for blood pressure before and after every 5 minutes of infusion.
- Women who could get pregnant should use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- It may cause a decrease in calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly and prescribe supplements if needed.