Ifosfamide

Last updated 30 Sep 2024 | 10:40 AM (UTC)

Ifosfamide Uses

Ifosfamide is used in the treatment of blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer and pancreatic 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

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Medicine brands for Ifosfamide

Celofos

Celon Laboratories Ltd

₹720 to ₹720

1 variant(s)

Fosfa

Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd

₹357 to ₹357

1 variant(s)

Ifoneon

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹238 to ₹238

1 variant(s)

Ipamide

Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

₹687 to ₹687

1 variant(s)

Soloxan with Mesna

Vhb Life Sciences Inc

₹678 to ₹678

1 variant(s)

Ifosmet

Metta Life Sciences Private Limited

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.