Description
Composition Cyclophosphamide (500mg)
Primary Use Cancer, Nephrotic syndrome
cautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
Medicine Overview of Endoxan N Injection
Uses of Endoxan N Injection
Endoxan N 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancer and nephrotic syndrome.
Endoxan N Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Endoxan N are Vomiting, Nausea, Hair loss, Fever, Blood in urine, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).
How to use Endoxan N Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Endoxan N Injection works
Endoxan N 500mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication with immunosuppressive property. In cancer, it works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thereby stopping their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on Endoxan N Injection
Expert advice for Endoxan N Injection
- Monitor your blood counts with the help of regular blood tests while on treatment with cyclophosphamide.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty in urinating, blood in urine or any other bladder/ kidney related problems while on treatment with cyclophosphamide.
- Do not start treatment with cyclophosphamide if you are planning to receive any vaccine or if you have a surgery scheduled or you have had a surgical removal of the adrenal glands.
- Take precautions as treatment with cyclophosphamide severely affects your immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections (e.g. pneumonia).
- Caution must be exercised during use of cyclophosphamide in very ill patients, patients with kidney/liver disorders, lung problems and heart problems (related to QT prolongation and abnormal heartbeats).
Endoxan N Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Endoxan N Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Endoxan N 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Endoxan N 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Endoxan N 500mg Injection may cause undesirable effects (e.g., dizziness, blurred vision, visual impairment) which could affect the ability to drive.
Kidney
Endoxan N 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Endoxan N 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Endoxan N 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Endoxan N 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
