Cytoxan
Cyclophosphamide tablets for malignant lymphomas and multiple myeloma. It damages the DNA of cancer cells to stop them from multiplying.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Cyclophosphamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
This listing uses Cytoxan as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cytoxan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cytoxan details
- Conditions
- Malignant Lymphomas · Multiple Myeloma · Nephrotic Syndrome
- Alternative names
- cyclophosphamide
- Therapeutic class
- Alkylating Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Nitrogen Mustard
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow depression; hypersensitivity to cyclophosphamide
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; alopecia
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; anorexia; amenorrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Digoxin; Doxorubicin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
haemorrhagic cystitis, requires immediate medical attention; severe myelosuppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cyclophosphamide tablets for malignant lymphomas and multiple myeloma. It damages the DNA of cancer cells to stop them from multiplying.
Mechanism of action
Alkylates cellular DNA structures, promoting cross-linking and strand breaks that prevent neoplastic cellular replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Cytoxan is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cyclophosphamide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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