Cycloxan Information

Cycloxan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Other than this, Cycloxan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Cycloxan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cycloxan as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cycloxan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cycloxan is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cycloxan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cycloxan related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cycloxan have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Cycloxan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Cycloxan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Cycloxan Benefits & Uses
Cycloxan Dosage & How to Take
Cycloxan Side Effects
Cycloxan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cycloxan with Other Drugs
Cycloxan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cycloxan
Cycloxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cycloxan Benefits & Uses

Cycloxan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Kidney Disease
Nephrotic Syndrome

Cycloxan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 775 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 775 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1080 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cycloxan Related Warnings

Is the use of Cycloxan safe for pregnant women?

Cycloxan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cycloxan without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cycloxan safe during breastfeeding?

Cycloxan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cycloxan on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cycloxan on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Heart?

Cycloxan is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cycloxan with Other Drugs

Cycloxan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Nalidixic Acid

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Allopurinol

Diltiazem

Cycloxan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cycloxan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Anemia
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Frequently asked Questions about Cycloxan

Is this Cycloxan habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cycloxan is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cycloxan as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cycloxan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cycloxan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cycloxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cycloxan

Taking Cycloxan with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cycloxan

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cycloxan with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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