Cyclophosphamide is a remedy used in the treatment of cancer that acts by preventing the multiplication and action of malignant cells in the body. It is also widely used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases by having immunosuppressive properties that decrease the inflammatory process in the body.
Cyclophosphamide is the active principle of a medicine known commercially as Genuxal . Can be used orally or injected
Genuxal is produced by the medical laboratory Asta Médica.
Cyclophosphamide Indications
Cyclophosphamide is indicated for the treatment of some types of cancer, such as: malignant lymphomas, multiple myeloma, leukemias, breast cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and bladder cancer. It may also be used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, transplanted organ rejection and ringworm.
Cyclophosphamide price
The price of Cyclophosphamide is approximately 85 reais, depending on the dosage and formula of the medicine.
Mode of use of Cyclophosphamide
The mode of use of Cyclophosphamide is the administration of 1 to 5 mg per kg of body weight daily for cancer treatment. In immunosuppressive therapy the dose of 1 to 3 mg per kg daily should be administered.
The dosage of Cyclophosphamide should be indicated by the physician according to the characteristics of the patient and the disease.
Side effects of Cyclophosphamide
The side effects of Cyclophosphamide may be changes in the blood, anemia, nausea, hair loss, loss of appetite, vomiting or cystitis.
Contraindications of Cyclophosphamide
Ciclofosfafmide is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or in patients with chickenpox or herpes.
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