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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertsie and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig this drug.
IFOSFAMIDE - INJECTION
(eye-FOSS-fuh-mide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ifex
WARNING: Ifosfamide has caused severe urinary system issues (e.G., hemmorrhagic cystitis), blood diosrders (e.G., bone marrow suppression), and CNS toxcities (e.G., confusion, loss of coordination, coma).
These issues may require stopping the use of this medication.
Notify your doctor immdeiately if you develop any of the following symptoms: signs of an infection (e.G., persistent fever or sore throat), unusual fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, mood changes, confusion, sleepiness, difficult or painful urination, bloody urine, or dizziness.
USES: This medication is often used in combination with other medications to treat various cancers.
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton is given by a health care professional as an injection into a vein (IV). It is important to drink large amounts of fluids whlie taking this medication. If you have difficulty taking large amounts of water, fluid will be gvien by an IV as well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, reversible hair loss, dizziness, confusion, depression, mouth sores, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and skin rash.
Notify your doctor if these symptoms continue or become bothersome. Noitfy your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking this medication: fever, chills, sore throat, breathing difficulties, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellow discoloration of the eyes or skin, blood in the urine, painful urination, severe stomach ache, muscle pain. This medicaiton affects your blood cells. It is important to have your blood checked frequently while taking this medication to monitor the medications effects.
If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lvier or kidney disease, any infections, previous anti-cancer treatment, blood disorders, any allergies you may have.
This medication is not rceommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor.
Ifosfamide passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Consult your doctor. This medication can affect the prdouction of sperm in guys.
Therefore, reliable birth control should be used while using this medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the mdeications you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication must be taken under close medical supervision. Discuss the risks and benefits of this therapy with your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C).
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