Cytofos 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Cytofos 500mg Injection is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It reduces the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin (medicines used to treat cancer).
Cytofos 500mg Injection is given as an injection into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, sleepiness, dizziness, and flushing are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you. It is advised to stay hydrated before taking this medicine. You will be check for blood pressure before infusion and every 5 minutes during infusion.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart diseases such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.
Cytofos 500mg Injection is given as an injection into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, sleepiness, dizziness, and flushing are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you. It is advised to stay hydrated before taking this medicine. You will be check for blood pressure before infusion and every 5 minutes during infusion.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart diseases such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.
Uses of Cytofos Injection
Benefits of Cytofos Injection
In Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Cytofos 500mg Injection is used to decrease dryness in the mouth caused by radiation treatment after surgery for head and neck cancer. It protects the kidneys from harmful effects of the chemotherapy medicine cisplatin in patients that receive this medication for the treatment of ovarian cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Cytofos Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cytofos
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased blood pressure
- Hiccup
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Chills
How to use Cytofos Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytofos Injection works
Cytofos 500mg Injection works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytofos 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytofos 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cytofos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cytofos 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cytofos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cytofos 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cytofos 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Cytofos 500mg Injection is given as an infusion into the vein ( IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated or drink plenty of fluids before taking medicine.
- You will be monitored for blood pressure before and after every 5 minutes of infusion.
- It may cause a decrease in calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly and prescribe supplements if needed.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phosphorylated aminosulfhydryl compound
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Cytoprotective agents- Kidney & Salivary gland
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cytofos with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of a drop in blood pressure while standing.
Get up slowly if you feel faint and dizzy upon standing.
Patient concerns
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FAQs
Is Cytofos 500mg Injection FDA approved?
Yes, it is FDA an approved drug
What is Cytofos 500mg Injection used for?
Cytofos 500mg Injection is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
How does Cytofos 500mg Injection work?
It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Cytofos 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.
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Country of origin: India
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