Phoscan 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Phoscan 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers. It is also used to treat kidney disease known as nephrotic syndrome in children after other treatments have not worked. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Phoscan 50mg Tablet should be taken with food preferably in morning but at the same time every day to get the most benefit. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Phoscan 50mg Tablet should be taken with food preferably in morning but at the same time every day to get the most benefit. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, hair loss, fever, and blood in urine. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these. It is advised that you drink extra fluids so that you pass more urine. This will help prevent bladder and kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Phoscan Tablet
Side effects of Phoscan Tablet
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 Phoscan
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Myelosuppression
- Cystitis
- Microhematuria
How to use Phoscan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Phoscan 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Phoscan Tablet works
Phoscan 50mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It is an alkylating agent which works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thereby stopping their growth and multiplication. This is how it works against cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Phoscan 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Phoscan 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Phoscan 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Phoscan 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Phoscan 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Phoscan 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Phoscan 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Phoscan 50mg Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Phoscan 50mg Tablet helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Drink plenty of fluids or urinate frequently to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication.
- Take it with food if you experience irritation of the stomach, preferably in the morning.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor your blood counts while on treatment with this medication.
- You are more likely to get sick or heal slower while taking this medication. Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating or blood in urine while on treatment with this medication.
- Do not take Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkylating agent
Interaction with drugs
Taking Phoscan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Cyclophosphamide.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Cyclophosphamide from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramost
Cyclophosphamide may raise blood levels of the active form of Allopurinol.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment clo
Cyclophosphamide may increase the rate of release of Ranolazine in the blood.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause decreased blood cell counts.
Do not consume Clozapine with Cyclophosphamide. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood cell count
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Phoscan 50mg Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Phoscan 50mg Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Phoscan 50mg Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Phoscan 50mg Tablet.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Phoscan 50mg Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Phoscan 50mg Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Phoscan 50mg Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Phoscan 50mg Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet cause infertility?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet can cause infertility in both men and women. It may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle in women and may stop sperm production in men. If you are considering becoming parents after the treatment please discuss this with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm or eggs prior to treatment because of the possibility of irreversible infertility due to therapy with Phoscan 50mg Tablet.
Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Phoscan 50mg Tablet?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Phoscan 50mg Tablet. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Phoscan 50mg Tablet.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet cause cancer?
Cancer medicines and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing other cancers. These may not develop soon and may take a number of years after the completion of your treatment. The risk of developing cancer with Phoscan 50mg Tablet is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Phoscan 50mg Tablet include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Is Phoscan 50mg Tablet chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine, it belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by killing cancer cells. It is also known as cytotoxic medicine.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet can be used to treat nephrotic syndrome (a disease that is caused by damage to the kidneys) in children whose disease has not improved, has gotten worse, or has come back after taking other medications. Along with that, it can be used in children who experienced intolerable side effects with other medications. However, in adults, the safety and effectiveness of Phoscan 50mg Tablet for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Can Phoscan 50mg Tablet causes weight loss?
Yes, Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause weight loss because of reduced appetite. This reduction in weight could be due to underlying cancer. Consult your doctor, if weight loss is worrying you.
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