Endoxana 50mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Cyclophosphamide monohydrate

Available from:

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

ATC code:

L01AA01

INN (International Name):

Cyclophosphamide monohydrate

Dosage:

50mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 08010100

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
ENDOXANA
® 50 MG TABLETS
(cyclophosphamide)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
•
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same
as
yours.
•
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
This
includes possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section
4.
The name of your medicine is Endoxana 50 mg Tablets but will be
referred to as Endoxana throughout the leaflet
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ENDOXANA
Your doctor has prescribed Endoxana because you have cancer that can
be treated.
Endoxana is a medicine that kills cancer cells but, as a result, also
attacks normal cells. It can therefore have a number of side effects.
Your
doctor will not give you Endoxana unless he or she thinks that your
cancer is more of a risk to you than any possible side effects. Your
doctor
will check you regularly and treat any side effects where possible.
Endoxana:
•
will reduce your blood cell count, which may make you feel tired and
be
more likely to get infections.
•
can affect your kidneys and bladder. You may be given another
medicine called Mesna to help prevent any damage. If you notice blood
in your urine, tell your doctor immediately.
•
like most anti-cancer or chemotherapy medicines, you may lose your
hair (anything from thinning to total loss), although it should start
to
grow back once your treatment has finished. It may also make you feel
sick or be sick. Your doctor can give you advice or medicines to help.
•
Men or women should not have a child during treatment with Endoxana
or for at least 6 months after treatment. You should use an effective
contraceptive. Ask your doctor for advice.
NOW READ THE REST OF THIS LEAFLET. It includes other important
informat