Leaflet CICLOFOSFAMIDA SANDOZ 500mg powder for solution for injection / infusion
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: injectable / infusion
Substance: cyclophosphamide (alkylating antineoplastic agent)
ATC: L01AA01 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Alkylating agents | Nitrogen mustard analogues)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, and breast cancer. It belongs to the class of alkylating agents and works by destroying cancer cells and preventing them from dividing.
The medication is administered intravenously or orally, depending on the type and stage of cancer. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, and an increased risk of infections. In rare cases, it may cause kidney or bladder toxicity. It is important to follow all medical recommendations to minimize risks.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with Cyclophosphamide. Close monitoring is essential during treatment to manage potential side effects.
General data about CICLOFOSFAMIDA SANDOZ 500mg
- Substance: cyclophosphamide
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2015
- Product code: W61323001
- Concentration: 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder for solution for injection / infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for cyclophosphamide
Concentrations available for cyclophosphamide
- 1000mg
- 1000mg/2ml
- 1g
- 2000mg
- 2000mg/4ml
- 200mg
- 200mg/ml
- 500mg
- 500mg/ml
- 50mg