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Ifex Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- What are the possible side effects of ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- What is the most important information I should know about ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- How should I take ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Ifex)?
- What happens if I overdose (Ifex)?
- What should I avoid while taking ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- What other drugs will affect ifosfamide (Ifex)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ifosfamide (Ifex)?
Before taking ifosfamide, tell your doctor if you have:
- had recent vaccinations;
- kidney disease;
- bone marrow problems;
- had radiation or x-ray therapy; or
- been treated with other chemotherapy medicines.
You may not be able to take ifosfamide, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Ifosfamide is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that ifosfamide is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take ifosfamide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Ifosfamide passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take ifosfamide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
How should I take ifosfamide (Ifex)?
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with ifosfamide depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Your doctor may suggest taking increased fluid by mouth or intravenously (IV) and may prescribe another drug, such as mesna, to prevent bleeding in the bladder.
Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with ifosfamide to monitor progress and side effects.
Skin accidentally exposed to ifosfamide should be rinsed thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Your healthcare provider will store ifosfamide injection as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing ifosfamide injection at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.
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