Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection

Description:

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection is a prescription medicine which is a combination of two medicines that are used in cancer treatment. It prevents the growth and multiplication of cancer cells, thus helps in destroying the tumor.

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.

The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low number of blood cells (anemia) and decreases in white blood cell count. The doctor may ask you to undergo a few blood tests before or during the treatment.

Your doctor may prescribe you to undergo blood tests before or during the treatment. You may be given supplements to overcome the deficiency caused by this medicine. It is advised to add more vegetables and fruits in your diet to overcome any such deficiency.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease. It is advised to avoid the intake of alcohol while taking this medicine. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment.

Uses:

Cancer

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Ifosma

Hair loss
Nausea
Vomiting
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Blood in urine
Decreased white blood cell count
Increased risk of infection
Neurotoxicity

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ifosma 100mg/1000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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