Ifosfamide

Details of the Drug

Generic Name:: Ifosfamide
Pronunciation:: eye-FOS-fah-mide
Drug Type:: DNA-damaging agent
How the Drug is Given:: Intravenously (IV)
Names:: Ifex®; Ifosfamide

Indications and Usage

Ifosfamide is an FDA-approved cancer therapy that is used to treat several types of cancer including acute lymphoblastic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It may cause temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment has ended, normal hair growth should return.

Side effects needing medical attention

Confusion; convulsions; blood in urine; painful urination; dizziness; fever; chills; sore throat; yellow discoloration of skin or eyes; cough; shortness of breath; sores on mouth or lips; missed menstrual periods; stomach pain; joint pain; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising.

Side effects needing medical attention after stopping this medication

Blood in urine.

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