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Cycloxan 1gm Injection

Salt Composition: CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

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Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Cycloxan 1gm Injection is a chemotherapy drug containing the active constituent cyclophosphamide. It is used to treat various malignancies, which occur when abnormal cell production develops and spreads to other organs. Cycloxan 1gm Injection can be used to treat malignant lymphomas, which are cancers originating from the lymphatic system including vessels, fluid, and lymphoid tissue, such as Hodgkin's disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, and mixed-cell type lymphoma. It is used to treat leukaemias, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, retinoblastoma, and breast carcinoma. It can also treat Minimal Change Nephrotic syndrome in paediatric patients, a kidney disease in which large quantities of protein are lost in urine. Cycloxan 1gm Injection is contraindicated in pregnancy, patients with acute infections, urinary tract infections, urinary outflow obstruction, and bone marrow disorders. Treatment with this medicine may lead to immune suppression, bone marrow failure, cardiotoxicity, renal toxicity, pulmonary toxicity, and secondary malignancies. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing kidney disease, immune conditions, cardiac disorders, or liver diseases.

Uses

Malignant lymphomas Leukemias Retinoblastoma Carcinoma of breast Ovarian cancer Mycosis fungoides Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

How it works

Cycloxan 1gm Injection Injection slows or stops the growth of cancer cells by damaging the hereditary material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. In nephrotic syndrome, it works by suppressing the body’s immune system.

How to Use

Cycloxan 1gm Injection will be administered intravenously by healthcare professionals experienced in cancer chemotherapy. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Infections Immune suppression Blood disorders Allergic reactions Abnormal liver function Inflammation of the bladder Kidney diseases blood in urine sterility impaired wound healing Common Nausea, vomiting Low white blood cell count Diarrhea Hair loss Fever Weakness Inflammation Dizziness Blurred vision amenorrhea

Expert Tips

Inform the doctor if the patient has any kidney, liver, or heart problems and medication taken for different medical conditions. It causes immune suppression and hence inform the doctor if there are any immune problems. Avoid this medication if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding mother. The patient undergoing treatment with Cycloxan 1gm Injection may have dizziness and blurred vision. Consult your doctor before driving and handling heavy machines.

References

  1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 860.
  2. Baxter, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on June 2016] [ Accessed on 8th April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1815/smp
  3. Baxter, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on May 2013] [ Accessed on 7th April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/012141s090,012142s112lbl.pdf

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Cycloxan 1gm Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication. Your physician will instruct you to take it when it is necessary.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Cycloxan 1gm Injection can be given in lung failure patients. Inform your doctor if you have any lung diseases.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Avoid Cycloxan 1gm Injection if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for potential risks and benefits.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS