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IFOSFAMIDE-1000MG
PARENTERAL
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Apr-24
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India
Other Info - FOS0076

FAQs

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's contains ‘ifosfamide’, which is an anti-cancer drug. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication. 
Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's causes common side effects like nausea, vomiting, anemia (low number of red blood cells), hair loss, decreased white blood cell count, infection, blood in urine, CNS toxicity. Most of these side effects of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is available in the form of injection. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Kindly do not self-administer. Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Yes, Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, radiotherapy, and surgery to treat cancer of blood, breast, lung, ovaries, pancreas, testes, and lymph nodes.
Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's may increase the risk of toxic effects on the heart and could lead to congestive heart failure. So Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's should be taken as advised by your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, abnormal muscle movements, seizures.

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Pregnancy

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Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

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Driving

Caution

Use of this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's.

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Liver

Caution

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age unless prescribed by your physician. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

About Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's belongs to a group of medications called ‘anti-neoplastic'. It is used in the treatment of blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries), testicular cancer (cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), (which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis), and pancreatic cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas). Blood cancer begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow or the immune system's cells. Examples of blood cancer are leukemia ( a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in your body), lymphoma (cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes), and multiple myeloma (cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell).

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's contains ‘ifosfamide’, which is an anti-cancer drug. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication. 

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, anemia (low number of red blood cells), hair loss, decreased white blood cell count, infection, blood in urine, CNS toxicity. Most of these side effects of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's if you are allergic to any other ingredients present in it. Do not self-administer Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's. Before taking Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's, talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, heart diseases, liver diseases, bone marrow suppression, cystitis, CNS toxicity. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. 

Uses of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's

Blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

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Medicinal Benefits

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's contains ‘ifosfamide’, which is an anti-cancer drug. It is used to treat blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication. 

Directions for Use

Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Hair loss
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Infection
  • Blood in urine
  • CNS toxicity
  • Dehydration
  • Dry mouth/increased thirst
  • Pale/wrinkled skin
  • Temporary hair loss
  • Trouble breathing

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's if you are allergic to any other ingredients present in it. Do not self-administer Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's. Before taking Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's, talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, heart diseases, liver diseases,  cystitis, CNS toxicity. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's should be used with caution in infections. Because the chances of infections are more in patients receiving this medicine. Hold the chemotherapy and start with broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, abnormal muscle movements, seizures. Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's may cause bone marrow suppression, which lowers the white blood cell count (neutrophils) and platelets. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IfosfamideCidofovir
Critical
IfosfamideCladribine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CISPLATIN
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • RIFAMPIN
  • DILITAZEM
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CLOZAPINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ETANERCEPT
  • ADALIMUMAB

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of kidney, liver function, and levels of blood cells in your blood.
  • Drink plenty of fluids while taking this Fosfa 1 gm With Mesna Injection 1's to minimize damage to your bladder and kidneys.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a variety of protein-rich foods that are low in fat. Include seafood, lean meat and poultry, greek yoghurts, eggs, beans, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
  • Take vitamin A foods, found in green- or orange-coloured fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, and apricots.
  • Stay away from strong-smelling foods to avoid aggravating any disorders of taste.
  • Avoid fatty fried, spicy, and overly sweet foods, as they may induce nausea.
  • Avoid refined sugars (including raw, brown, and palm sugar) and refined carbohydrates, as most tumours prefer glucose as an energy source.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol.
  • Quit smoking.