Cyphos 1 gm/vial (IV Infusion)

1 gm vial: ৳ 600.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cyclophosphamide
Company Drug international ltd
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Indications

  • Malignant lymphomas treatment
  • Hodgkin's disease treatment
  • Leukemias treatment
  • Multiple myeloma treatment
  • Neuroblastoma treatment
  • Adenocarcinoma of the ovary treatment
  • Carcinoma of the breast treatment
  • Mycosis fungoides treatment
  • Retinoblastoma treatment

Pharmacology

  • Liver biotransformation
  • Active alkylating metabolites
  • Interference with growth of malignant cells
  • Cross-linking of tumor cell DNA
  • High oral bioavailability (>75%)
  • Elimination half-life of 3 to 12 hours
  • Plasma protein binding

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial intravenous dosing of 40 to 50 mg/kg
  • Oral dosing range of 1 to 5 mg/kg/day
  • Leukocyte count as dosage guide
  • Dialyzable metabolites
  • Renal function impact on pharmacokinetics
  • Treatment duration for nephrotic syndrome

Interaction

  • Metabolism rate affected by phenobarbital
  • Potentiation of succinylcholine chloride effect
  • Anesthesia alert within 10 days of use

Contraindications

  • Severely depressed bone marrow function
  • Previous hypersensitivity

Side Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Alopecia
  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytopenia or anemia
  • Hemorrhagic ureteritis and renal tubular necrosis
  • Interstitial pneumonitis
  • Malaise and asthenia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category D
  • Excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Tumor cell infiltration of bone marrow
  • Impaired hepatic function
  • Impaired renal function

Use in Special Populations

  • Pediatric use safety profile
  • Geriatric use data

Overdose Effects

  • Supportive measures
  • Appropriate treatment for concurrent effects

Therapeutic Class

  • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature not exceeding 25°C
  • Protection from light and moisture
  • Avoid freezing

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