Cytoxan
Indicated to address malignant cellular proliferation to alleviate tumour development and support oncological disease control.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Cyclophosphamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cytoxan, depending on stock.
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
indicated to address malignant cellular proliferation to alleviate tumour development and support oncological disease control.
Mechanism of action
Alkylates cellular DNA structures, promoting cross-linking and strand breaks that prevent neoplastic cellular replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Highly teratogenic. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Cytoxan is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Cyclophosphamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.