
Ifowem 1000mg Injection
Salt Composition: Ifosfamide
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
1 vial(s)
About The Product
Pancreatic Cancer
Description
Ifowem 1000mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication prescribed by a healthcare professional. Medicine used in the treatment of several types of cancer including soft tissue sarcomas, germ cell cancer, pancreatic cancer and cervical cancer.
Its belongs to the group of alkylating anticancer agent and its active ingredient is Ifosfamide. The medicine works by damaging cancer cells, which prevents cancer cells from dividing and leads to cell death.
Doctor's prescription is required to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Uses
- Soft tissue sarcomas
- Germ cell cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Cervical cancer.
Side Effects
Every medication has several side effects, Ifosfamide also caused various types of symptoms. Patients may experience acute as well as mild symptoms but they are treatable with the medication. Common side effects:
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Phlebitis
- Liver toxicity
- Infections
- Immune system suppression
- Low levels of RBC, WBC and platelets in the blood
- Bone marrow suppression
- Nerve toxicity
- Urinary problems
- Lung problems
- Kidney problem
How To Use
The doctor prescribed Ifowem 1000mg Injection is given as an intravenous infusion drip (into your vein) by a nurse or doctor in a hospital or clinic. Do not self administer the injection without consulting a healthcare professional. The doctor will decide the correct dosage and duration of the medication based on patient height, weight and response to the treatment.
How It Works
Ifowem 1000mg Injection contains an alkylating anticancer agent that works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing. This leads to cancer cell death and helps slow and stop tumor progression in the body.
Medicine can be used with other combinations of medication to increase the effectiveness of the medication.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Ifowem 1000 Injection is an anti-cancr medication which is used in the treatment of several types of cancer such as Soft tissue sarcomas, germ cell cancer, pancreatic cancer and cervical cancer.
References
- Furlanut, M., & Franceschi, L. (2003). Pharmacology of ifosfamide. Oncology, 65(Suppl. 2), 2-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14586139/
- Fleming, R. A. (1997). An overview of cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide pharmacology. Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 17(5P2), 146S-154S. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322882/
- Zhang, J., Tian, Q., & Zhou, S. F. (2006). Clinical pharmacology of cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide. Current Drug Therapy, 1(1), 55-84. https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/133
- Klastersky, J. (2003). Side effects of ifosfamide. Oncology, 65(Suppl. 2), 7-10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14586140/
- Ajithkumar, T., Parkinson, C., Shamshad, F., & Murray, P. (2007). Ifosfamide encephalopathy. Clinical oncology, 19(2), 108-114. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17355105/
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