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Oncophos is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion, Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Secondary and off-label uses of Oncophos have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Oncophos 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oncophos can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Oncophos are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oncophos is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Oncophos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oncophos contraindications section.
Additionally, Oncophos may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oncophos is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Oncophos is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oncophos is used -
Mild
Is the use of Oncophos safe for pregnant women?
Oncophos can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Oncophos safe during breastfeeding?
Oncophos may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oncophos on the Kidneys?
Oncophos may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oncophos on the Liver?
Side effects of Oncophos rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oncophos on the Heart?
Oncophos has very mild side effects on the heart.
Oncophos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oncophos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oncophos habit forming or addictive?
Oncophos is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oncophos. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Oncophos should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oncophos is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oncophos
Taking Oncophos with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oncophos
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Oncophos and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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