GENERIC NAME: IFOSFAMIDE - INJECTION (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide)
BRAND NAME(S): Ifex
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WARNING: Ifosfamide has caused severe urinary system problems (e.g., hemmorrhagic cystitis), blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow suppression), and CNS toxcities (e.g., confusion, loss of coordination, coma). These problems may require stopping the use of this medication. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: signs of an infection (e.g., persistent fever or sore throat), unusual fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, mood changes, confusion, sleepiness, difficult or painful urination, bloody urine, or dizziness.
USES: This medication is often used in combination with other medications to treat various cancers.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by a health care professional as an injection into a vein (IV). It is important to drink large amounts of fluids while taking this medication. If you have difficulty drinking large amounts of water, fluid will be given by an IV as well.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, reversible hair loss, dizziness, confusion, depression, mouth sores, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and skin rash. Notify your doctor if these symptoms continue or become bothersome. Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking this medication: fever, chills, sore throat, breathing difficulties, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellow discoloration of the eyes or skin, blood in the urine, painful urination, severe stomach ache, muscle pain. This medication affects your blood cells. It is important to have your blood checked frequently while taking this medication to monitor the medications effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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