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About Phoxelon 500mg Injection

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat malignant diseases such as lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease, mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Burkitt’s lymphoma, mycosis fungicide ), leukaemia,  nerve tissue cancer, eye cancer, ovarian cancer, soft tissue cancer, bone cancer, and breast cancer. Additionally, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE is also used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients.
 
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE contains ‘Cyclophosphamide’, an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.
 
Take CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE as prescribed. You are advised to take CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hair loss, low blood cell count, and abdominal pain. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
 
Avoid taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Phoxelon 500mg Injection

Cancer, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease).

Medicinal Benefits of Phoxelon 500mg Injection

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat malignant diseases such as Hodgkin’s disease, mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma(cancer of plasma cells), Burkitt’s lymphoma, leukemia (blood cancer), neuroblastoma (nerve tissue cancer), retinoblastoma (eye cancer), adenocarcinoma of the ovary (ovarian cancer), mycosis fungoides (T-cell lymphoma), rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue cancer), osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and breast carcinoma. Additionally, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE is also used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in pediatric patients. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE is an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.

Directions for Use

Take CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE precisely as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE based on your medical condition. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet. Injection: A healthcare professional will administer it; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Phoxelon 500mg Injection

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Low blood cell count
• Abdominal pain

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have urinary flow obstruction, bone marrow suppression, or any infections. Talk to your doctor before taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE if you have myelosuppression, immunosuppression, infections, diabetes, heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are receiving any radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Avoid taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE to rule out any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE may have interaction with anti-cancer (doxorubicin, paclitaxel), anti-emetic (aprepitant, ondansetron), monoclonal antibody (natalizumab), anti-HIV (zidovudine), thiazide diuretics, and ACE inhibitors.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE may interact with myelosuppression, urinary tract obstruction, lung, heart, kidney, or liver impairment.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE.

PREGNANCY

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE belongs to pregnancy category D. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE should not be taken during pregnancy as it might cause fetal harm. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE passes into breastmilk. Avoid breastfeeding while taking CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE.

DRIVING

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE may cause dizziness. Drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.