Cydoxan Information

Cydoxan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Secondary and off-label uses of Cydoxan have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Cydoxan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cydoxan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cydoxan 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.

Cydoxan's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Cydoxan related warnings talks about Cydoxan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cydoxan are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Cydoxan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cydoxan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Cydoxan Benefits & Uses

Cydoxan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cydoxan 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

Cydoxan Related Warnings

Is the use of Cydoxan safe for pregnant women?

Cydoxan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cydoxan safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Cydoxan may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cydoxan should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Cydoxan on the Kidneys?

Cydoxan rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cydoxan on the Liver?

Cydoxan has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cydoxan on the Heart?

Cydoxan has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cydoxan with Other Drugs

Cydoxan 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

Cydoxan Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Cydoxan

Is this Cydoxan habit forming or addictive?

Cydoxan is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cydoxan only on doctor's advice.

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

Cydoxan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cydoxan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cydoxan

Taking Cydoxan with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cydoxan

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cydoxan with alcohol will be.

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

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