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Uniphos 500mg Injection

Salt Composition: CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

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Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Uniphos 500mg Injection is a chemotherapy medicine containing Cyclophosphamide as its active ingredient. It is used to treat a variety of malignancies, which are cancers caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells to different parts of the body. Uniphos 500mg Injection is indicated for the treatment of malignant lymphomas, including Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, and mixed-cell type lymphoma, which originate in the lymphatic system comprising lymph vessels, lymph fluid, and lymphoid tissues. It is also used to treat leukemia, neuroblastoma, ovarian cancer, retinoblastoma, and breast cancer. In addition, this medicine is prescribed for Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in pediatric patients, a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine. Uniphos 500mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy or in patients with acute infections, urinary tract infections, urinary outflow obstruction, or bone marrow disorders. Treatment with this medication may increase the risk of immune suppression, bone marrow failure, heart toxicity, kidney toxicity, lung toxicity, and the development of secondary malignancies. Inform your doctor before starting treatment if you have existing kidney disease, immune system disorders, heart conditions, or liver disease.

Uses

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

How it works

Uniphos 500mg 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

Uniphos 500mg 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 Uniphos 500mg 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 Uniphos 500mg 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 Uniphos 500mg Injection can be given in lung failure patients. Inform your doctor if you have any lung diseases.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Avoid Uniphos 500mg 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