Ifamide 2g2gm/vial
Injection
EDCL
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ifamide 2g. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ifamide 2g is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it i... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Ifamide 2g is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Ifamide 2g may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ifamide 2g should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ifamide 2g may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Ifamide 2g should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ifamide 2g may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Ifamide 2g is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers. It is given alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, radiotherapy a... View More
Uses of Ifamide 2g
- Pancreatic cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Blood cancer
Side effects of Ifamide 2g
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Hair loss
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Infection
- Blood in urine
- CNS toxicity
How to use Ifamide 2g
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ifamide 2g works
Ifamide 2g is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multip... View More
What if you forget to take Ifamide 2g?
If you miss a dose of Ifamide 2g, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
- Ifamide 2g is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, radiotherapy and surgery to treat cancer of blood, breast, lung, ovaries, pancreas,... View More
- It is usually given as a slow infusion (drip) into a vein (intravenously) over several hours.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to minimise damage to your bladder and kidneys.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Use effective measures to avoid pregnancy during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose as it can be harmful to an ... View More
- Your doctor may have your blood tested regularly to monitor your kidney, liver function and levels of blood cells in your blood.
Indication
Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Ovarian cancer, Lymphoma, Testicular cancer, Soft tissue sarcoma, Osteogenic sarcoma, Cervical cancer
Administration
IV Administration Slow IV infusion over 30 min, or continuous infusion over 5 d Mesna should be administered concomitantly (20% of the ifosfamide dose... View More
Adult Dose
Intravenous Germ cell testicular carcinoma Adult: 1.2 g/m2/day for 5 days via slow infusion over at least 30 minutes, repeat treatment every 3 wk or a... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <10 Administer 75% of dose.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; severe bone-marrow depression. Pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Ifosfamide is converted to its active metabolites via hepatic microsomal enzymes. These active metabolites act as alkylating agents, disrupting DNA and ... View More
Precaution
Hepatic or renal dysfunction, compromised bone marrow reserve. Use with mesna and ensure high oral/IV fluid intake to reduce urotoxic effects. Lactat... View More
Side Effect
>10% Alopecia (83%),Nausea (58%),Vomiting (58%),Leukopenia (50%),Hematuria (46%),Metabolic acidosis (31%),Thrombocytopenia (20%),CNS toxicity (12%),Neu... View More
Interaction
Causes enhanced toxicity with allopurinol, cisplatin. Ifosfamide enhances the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. CYP2A6 inducers (e.g. amobarbital, pento... View More
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