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Cycloxan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer, Multiple Myeloma. Other than this, Cycloxan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Cycloxan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cycloxan as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cycloxan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cycloxan is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cycloxan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cycloxan related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cycloxan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cycloxan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cycloxan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cycloxan is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Cycloxan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cycloxan. If you are pregnant, do not take Cycloxan without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cycloxan safe during breastfeeding?
Cycloxan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Kidneys?
Cycloxan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cycloxan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cycloxan on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cycloxan on the heart have been reported.
Cycloxan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cycloxan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cycloxan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cycloxan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cycloxan can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cycloxan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cycloxan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cycloxan
Taking Cycloxan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cycloxan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cycloxan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyclophosphamide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 375-377