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Cycloxan 200mg Injection
Salt Composition: CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
- Manufacturer: ZYDUS CADILA
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 200MG
- Prescription Required
- Cold Chain
- Prepaid Only. Non-Returnable.
- Storage: Keep out of sight and reach of children. Store vials below or at 25°C.
₹55.00₹69.00
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Product Introduction
Cycloxan 200mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine containing cyclophosphamide as its active ingredient. It is indicated for the treatment of various malignancies, including malignant lymphomas such as Hodgkin's disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, and mixed-cell type lymphoma. Cycloxan 200mg Injection is also used to treat leukaemias, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, retinoblastoma, and breast carcinoma. It can be used to treat Minimal Change Nephrotic syndrome in paediatric patients, a kidney condition characterised by significant protein loss in urine.
Cycloxan 200mg Injection is contraindicated in pregnancy, patients with acute infections, urinary tract infections, urinary outflow obstruction, and bone marrow disorders. Treatment with this medicine may result in 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 200mg 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 bodyâs immune system.
How to Use
Cycloxan 200mg 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 200mg Injection may have dizziness and blurred vision. Consult your doctor before driving and handling heavy machines.
References
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 860.
- Baxter, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on June 2016] [ Accessed on 8th April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1815/smp
- 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 200mg 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 200mg Injection can be given in lung failure patients. Inform your doctor if you have any lung diseases.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Avoid Cycloxan 200mg 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.