Cyclophosphamide 50mg tablets

Država: Velika Britanija

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktivni sastojci:

Cyclophosphamide monohydrate

Dostupno od:

Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd

ATC koda:

L01AA01

INN (International ime):

Cyclophosphamide monohydrate

Doziranje:

50mg

Farmaceutski oblik:

Oral tablet

Administracija rute:

Oral

Razred:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tip recepta:

Valid as a prescribable product

Proizvod sažetak:

BNF: 08010100

Uputa o lijeku

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE 50MG TABLETS
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Throughout this leaflet, Cyclophosphamide 50 mg Tablets w ill be
called
Cyclophosphamide.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
Your doctor has prescribed Cyclophosphamide because you have cancer
that
can be treated.
Cyclophosphamide 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 w ill not give you Cyclophosphamide unless he or she thinks
that your
cancer is more of a risk to you than any possible side effects. Your
doctor w ill
check you regularly and treat any side effects w here possible.
Cyclophosphamide:
•
w ill reduce your blood cell count, w hich 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
w omen
should
not
have
a
child
during
treatment
w ith
Cyclophosphamide 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
information on
the use of Cyclophosphamide that might be especially important for
you.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1) What Cyclophosphamide is and w hat it is used for
2) What you need to know before you take Cyclophosphamide
3) How to take Cyclophosphamide
4) Possible side effects
5) How to store Cyclophosphamide
6) Contents of the pack and other information
1) WHAT CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Cyclophosphamide is a cytotoxic drug or anti-cancer drug. It w orks by
killing
cancer cells, this is sometimes called ‘chemotherapy