Phoscan
Phoscan Products are primarily used for
Cancer, Nephrotic syndrome
About Phoscan Products
Phoscan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Phoscan are Hair loss, Nausea, Infection, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Myelosuppression, Cystitis, Microhematuria.
How Phoscan 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 Phoscan Products
Frequently asked questions about Phoscan Products
Frequently asked questions about Cyclophosphamide
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.