Fosfa Benefits & Uses

Fosfa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fosfa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Fosfa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fosfa is used -

Severe

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Coma

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Difficulty urinating

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Infection
Tremor
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Low energy
Drowsiness
Agitation
Restlessness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache

Unknown

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Fosfa Related Warnings

Is the use of Fosfa safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Fosfa will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Fosfa safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Fosfa on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Fosfa will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Fosfa on the Kidneys?

Fosfa does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fosfa on the Liver?

Fosfa is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fosfa on the Heart?

You can take Fosfa without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Fosfa with Other Drugs

Fosfa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Atazanavir

Moderate

Gentamicin

Haloperidol

Charcoal

Mild

Ephedrine

Fosfa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fosfa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Herpes
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fosfa

Is this Fosfa habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Fosfa has not been reported.

Fosfa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fosfa

Taking Fosfa with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fosfa

Taking alcohol with Fosfa can be dangerous.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 670-671

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Holoxan (ifosfamide)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1345-1346

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