Cydoxan
Cydoxan Products are primarily used for
Cancer, Nephrotic syndrome
About Cydoxan Products
Cydoxan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cydoxan are Hair loss, Nausea, Infection, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Myelosuppression, Cystitis, Microhematuria.
How Cydoxan Products work
Cyclophosphamide 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.
Patient Concerns about Cydoxan Products
Frequently asked questions about Cydoxan Products
Frequently asked questions about Cyclophosphamide
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection cause infertility?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection.
Q. Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Cydoxan 500mg Injection?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Cydoxan 500mg Injection. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Cydoxan 500mg Injection.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Cydoxan 500mg Injection include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Q. Is Cydoxan 500mg Injection chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection causes weight loss?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection cause infertility?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection.
Q. Do I need to avoid sun exposure during treatment with Cydoxan 500mg Injection?
No, there is no evidence that you need to avoid sun exposure while on Cydoxan 500mg Injection. Skin and nail discoloration are reported rarely with Cydoxan 500mg Injection.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection is high in the urinary bladder. Other rare cancers that may occur with use of Cydoxan 500mg Injection include Acute leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, and cancer of the ureters.
Q. Is Cydoxan 500mg Injection chemotherapy medicine?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection be used for non-cancer condition?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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 Cydoxan 500mg Injection for nephrotic syndrome has not been established.
Q. Can Cydoxan 500mg Injection causes weight loss?
Yes, Cydoxan 500mg Injection 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.