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About Fosfa 2gm Injection

Ifosfamide belongs to a group of medications called ‘anti-neoplastic'. It is used in the treatment of blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries), testicular cancer (cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), (which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis), and pancreatic cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas). Blood cancer begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow or the immune system's cells. Examples of blood cancer are leukemia ( a blood cancer caused by a rise in the number of white blood cells in your body), lymphoma (cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes), and multiple myeloma (cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell).

Uses of Fosfa 2gm Injection

Blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

Medicinal Benefits of Fosfa 2gm Injection

Ifosfamide contains ‘ifosfamide’, which is an anti-cancer drug. It is used to treat blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Ifosfamide works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication

Directions for Use

Ifosfamide is available in the form of injection. Ifosfamide should be taken as advised by your doctor. Kindly do not self-administer. Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine

Side Effects of Fosfa 2gm Injection

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Hair loss
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Infection
• Blood in urine
• CNS toxicity
• Dehydration
• Dry mouth/increased thirst
• Pale/wrinkled skin
• Temporary hair loss
• Trouble breathing

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ifosfamide if you are allergic to any other ingredients present in it. Do not self-administer Ifosfamide. Before taking Ifosfamide, talk to your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, heart diseases, liver diseases,  cystitis, CNS toxicity. Ifosfamide is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Ifosfamide. It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Ifosfamide should be used with caution in infections. Because the chances of infections are more in patients receiving this medicine. Hold the chemotherapy and start with broad-spectrum antibiotics if there are any signs and symptoms of fever. Close monitoring of the body temperature and the blood cell count is necessary. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this Ifosfamide as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, abnormal muscle movements, seizures. Ifosfamide may cause bone marrow suppression, which lowers the white blood cell count (neutrophils) and platelets. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Ifosfamide may interact with live attenuated vaccines,  TNF- blockers (etanercept, adalimumab), antifungal (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole); antiepileptic ( carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), antihypertensive (diltiazem, enalapril), antibiotic (amphotericin-B, rifampin), antipsychotics (clozapine), anti-metabolites (cisplatin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Ifosfamide should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases, bone marrow suppression, CNS toxicity, cystitis, infections.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this Ifosfamide as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, abnormal muscle movements, seizures.

PREGNANCY

Ifosfamide is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this Ifosfamide

BREAST FEEDING

Ifosfamide is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition

DRIVING

Use of this Ifosfamide may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this Ifosfamide.

LIVER

Ifosfamide should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Ifosfamide may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

KIDNEY

Ifosfamide should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Ifosfamide may be needed. Please consult your doctor