Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide is a drug used in the treatment of cancer that works by preventing the multiplication and action of malignant cells in the body. It is also widely used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases as it has immunosuppressive properties that decrease the inflammatory process in the body.

Cyclophosphamide is the active ingredient in a medicine known commercially as Genuxal. Can be used orally or injectable

Genuxal is produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Asta Médica.

Indications of cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide is indicated for the treatment of some types of cancer, such as: malignant lymphomas, multiple myeloma, leukemias, breast cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and bladder cancer. It can also be used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, transplant organ rejection and ringworm.

Price of cyclophosphamide

The price of cyclophosphamide is approximately 85 reais, depending on the dosage and formula of the medication.

How to use Cyclophosphamide

The mode of use of Cyclophosphamide consists of the administration of 1 to 5 mg per kg of weight daily for cancer treatment. In immunosuppressive therapy, a dose of 1 to 3 mg per kg should be administered daily.

The dosage of Cyclophosphamide should be indicated by the doctor according to the characteristics of the patient and the disease.

Side Effects of Cyclophosphamide

Side effects of Cyclophosphamide may be blood changes, anemia, nausea, hair loss, loss of appetite, vomiting or cystitis.

Contraindications for Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, nor in patients with chickenpox or herpes.