Amifostine
Information about Amifostine
Amifostine Uses
Amifostine is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It is also used to reduce the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin.
How Amifostine works
Amifostine works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.
Common side effects of Amifostine
Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, Hiccup, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fever, Chills
Available Medicine for Amifostine
NatfostNatco Pharma Ltd
₹931 variant(s)
AmfosVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹11251 variant(s)
CytofosSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹10001 variant(s)
M-FostShantha Biotech
₹25001 variant(s)
AmigetGLS Pharma Ltd.
₹18001 variant(s)
ChemophosCytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹19861 variant(s)
AmfostedTherdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹45451 variant(s)
AmostinKlintoz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹20071 variant(s)
NaprofosMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹14001 variant(s)
EthyolFulford India Ltd
₹130881 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amifostine
- Amifostine 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.
- Women who could get pregnant should use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- It may cause a decrease in calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly and prescribe supplements if needed.