Ifosfamide
Information about Ifosfamide
Ifosfamide Uses
Ifosfamide is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, blood cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer.
How Ifosfamide works
Ifosfamide is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Ifosfamide
Nausea, Vomiting, Hair loss, Infection, Blood in urine, Myelosuppression, Acute renal failure, Inflammation of vein, Decreased appetite, Liver toxicity, Hemorrhagic cystitis
Available Medicine for Ifosfamide
CelofosCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹6751 variant(s)
IpamideFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹6441 variant(s)
Soloxan with MesnaVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹6361 variant(s)
IfosmetMetta Life Sciences Private Limited
₹4821 variant(s)
IfosCipla Ltd
₹3091 variant(s)
FosfaGetwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
₹3341 variant(s)
IfoneonNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹4331 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ifosfamide
- Ifosfamide is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, radiotherapy and surgery to treat cancer of blood, breast, lung, ovaries, pancreas, testes, and lymph nodes.
- It is usually given as a slow infusion (drip) into a vein (intravenously) over several hours.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to minimise damage to your bladder and kidneys.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.
- Your doctor may have your blood tested regularly to monitor your kidney, liver function and levels of blood cells in your blood.