Endoxan Information

Endoxan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Other than this, Endoxan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Endoxan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Endoxan have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Endoxan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Endoxan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Endoxan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Endoxan related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Endoxan contraindications section.

Additionally, Endoxan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Endoxan Benefits & Uses

Endoxan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Endoxan 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	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Endoxan Related Warnings

Is the use of Endoxan safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Endoxan safe during breastfeeding?

Endoxan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Endoxan on the Kidneys?

Endoxan rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Endoxan on the Liver?

Side effects of Endoxan rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Endoxan on the Heart?

Endoxan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Endoxan with Other Drugs

Endoxan 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

Endoxan Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Endoxan

Is this Endoxan habit forming or addictive?

Endoxan does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Endoxan. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Endoxan should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Endoxan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Endoxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Endoxan

Taking Endoxan with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Endoxan

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Endoxan.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyclophosphamide

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 375-377

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