Ifosfamide (Systemic)
Brand Names : IFEX
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects,
medicines like ifosfamide can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood
problems, loss of hair, and problems with the bladder. These and others are
described below. Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body,
there is a chance that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not
occur until months or years after the medicine is used. These may include
certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects
with your doctor.
Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about
ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your doctor
if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you
have any questions about them:
Ifosfamide often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treatment has ended,
normal hair growth should return.
After you stop receiving ifosfamide, it may
still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of
time, check with your doctor immediately
if you
notice the following side effect:
Blood in urine Other side effects
not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other
effects, check with your doctor.
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