Ifosfamide Benefits & Uses

Ifosfamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ifosfamide 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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervical Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: In combination with other chemotherapeutic agents as a part of the BIC regimen

Ifosfamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ifosfamide 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
Low energy
Drowsiness
Agitation
Restlessness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache

Ifosfamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Ifosfamide safe for pregnant women?

Ifosfamide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Ifosfamide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ifosfamide. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Kidneys?

Ifosfamide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Liver?

Ifosfamide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ifosfamide on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ifosfamide with Other Drugs

Ifosfamide 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

Ifosfamide Contraindications

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

Herpes
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ifosfamide

Is this Ifosfamide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ifosfamide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ifosfamide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ifosfamide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ifosfamide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ifosfamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ifosfamide

Taking Ifosfamide with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ifosfamide

Taking Ifosfamide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

See all substitutes for Ifosfamide

Celofos 1 Injection - ₹885
Celofos 2 Injection - ₹720
Holoxan Uromitexan 1 Injection 2 Ml - ₹326
Holoxan Uromitexan 2 Injection - ₹867
Holoxan 1 Injection - ₹393
Holoxan 500 Injection - ₹316
Ifopar 1 Injection - ₹470
Ifopar 2 Injection - ₹825
Ipamide 2 Injection - ₹687
Isoxan Injection - ₹425
Soloxan With Mesna Injection - ₹678
Ifosfamide Injection - ₹687
IPOGET 1GM INJECTION - ₹345

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ifex (ifosfamide)

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

Ifosfamide Injection