Ifosfamide



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  • Contains / Salt: Ifosfamide


Ifosfamide Information



Ifosfamide Benefits & Uses

Ifosfamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ifosfamide 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(Male)
  • Disease: Testicular Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Testicular Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Cervical Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the BIC regimen


Ifosfamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ifosfamide is used -

Severe

  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
  • Coma

Moderate

Mild

Ifosfamide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ifosfamide safe for pregnant women?


    Ifosfamide 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 Ifosfamide safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Liver?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Heart?


    You can take Ifosfamide without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Ifosfamide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Ifosfamide Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Ifosfamide

  • Is this Ifosfamide habit forming or addictive?


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

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


    After taking Ifosfamide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    No, Ifosfamide is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Ifosfamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ifosfamide


    Taking Ifosfamide with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ifosfamide


    Consuming Ifosfamide with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 670-671

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

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

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Holoxan (ifosfamide)



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