Ifosfamide (Systemic)
Brand Names : IFEX
CategoryDescriptionIfosfamide (eye-FOS-fa-mide) belongs to the group of medicines called
alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the testicles as well as
some other kinds of cancer. Another medicine, called mesna, is usually given
along with ifosfamide to prevent bladder problems that can be caused by ifosfamide.
Ifosfamide interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually
destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by ifosfamide,
other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported
to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may
cause concern. Some effects may not occur until months or years after the
medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with ifosfamide, you and your doctor should
talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Ifosfamide is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
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