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Cyclophosphamide

Alkylating drug
Powder · Injection · Tablet200 mg · 500 mg · 1 g · 50 mg57 brands · 25 makers
Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating drug. Cyclophosphamide for injection is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of adults and pediatric patients with: Malignant Diseases: malignant lymphomas: Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, mixed-cell type lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, Burkitt’s lymphoma; multiple myeloma, leukemias, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, adenocarcinoma of ovary, retinoblastoma… Cyclophosphamide is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Immunomodulators, Antineoplastic and Medicines used in Palliative Care.
Generic namecyclophosphamide
Therapeutic classImmunomodulators, Antineoplastic and Medicines used in Palliative Care > 8.2.1 Cytotoxic medicines (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Powder for injection: 200 mg, 500 mg, 1 g in vial; Tablet: 50 mg
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Cyclophosphamide for injection is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of adults and pediatric patients with: Malignant Diseases: malignant lymphomas: Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, mixed-cell type lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, Burkitt’s lymphoma; multiple myeloma, leukemias, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, adenocarcinoma of ovary, retinoblastoma…

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cyclophosphamide. Full label: DailyMed.

Cyclophosphamide for injection is an alkylating drug indicated for treatment of adults and pediatric patients with: Malignant Diseases: malignant lymphomas: Hodgkin’s disease, lymphocytic lymphoma, mixed-cell type lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, Burkitt’s lymphoma; multiple myeloma, leukemias, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, adenocarcinoma of ovary, retinoblastoma, breast carcinoma Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatric Patients: biopsy proven minimal change nephrotic syndrome patients who failed to adequately respond to or are unable to tolerate adrenocorticosteroid therapy.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cyclophosphamide. Full label: DailyMed.

During or immediately after cyclophosphamide for injection administration, administer adequate amounts of fluid to reduce the risk of urinary tract toxicity. Malignant Diseases: Adult and Pediatric Patients Intravenous: Initial course for patients with no hematologic deficiency: 40 mg per kg to 50 mg per kg in divided doses over 2 to 5 days. Other regimens include 10 mg per kg to 15 mg per kg given every 7 to 10 days or 3 mg per kg to 5 mg per kg twice weekly.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Hypersensitivity Cyclophosphamide for injection is contraindicated in patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to cyclophosphamide, any of its metabolites, or to other components of the product. Anaphylactic reactions including death have been reported with cyclophosphamide. Cross-sensitivity with other alkylating agents can occur. Urinary Outflow Obstruction Cyclophosphamide for injection is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction. Hypersensitivity to cyclophosphamide Urinary outflow obstruction

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Myelosuppression, Immunosuppression, Bone Marrow Failure and Infections: Severe immunosuppression may lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections. Close hematological monitoring is required. Urinary Tract and Renal Toxicity: Hemorrhagic cystitis, pyelitis, ureteritis, and hematuria can occur. Urotoxicity can be fatal. Exclude or correct any urinary tract obstructions prior to treatment. Cardiotoxicity: Myocarditis, myopericarditis, pericardial effusion, arrythmias and congestive heart failure, which may be fatal, have been reported.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling. Hypersensitivity Myelosuppression, Immunosuppression, Bone Marrow Failure, and Infections Urinary Tract and Renal Toxicity Cardiotoxicity Pulmonary Toxicity Secondary Malignancies Veno-occlusive Liver Disease Infertility Impaired Wound Healing Hyponatremia Adverse reactions reported most often include neutropenia, febrile…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

57 products from 25 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
C-Cyclocel 1gm InjectionCyclophosphamide (1gm)Celon Lab
C-Cyclocel 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Celon Lab
Cycloxan 50mg TabletCyclophosphamide (50mg)Biochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited.
CYCLOXAN InjectionCyclophosphamideBiochem Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited.
Cyphos 1gm InjectionCyclophosphamide (1gm)Getwell Pharmaceuticals
Cyphos 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)Getwell Pharmaceuticals
Cyphos 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Getwell Pharmaceuticals
Ledoxan 500mg TabletCyclophosphamide (500mg)DABUR INDIA LTD.
Phosmid 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)Neon Laboratories Ltd
Phosmid 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Neon Laboratories Ltd
Uniphos 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)United Biotech
Adcyclo TabletCyclophosphamide (50mg)Adley Formulationsstrip of 10 tablets
Bdcyclo TabletCyclophosphamide (50mg)BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvtstrip of 10 tablets
Chophos 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Chophos 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Chophos 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltdvial of 1 Injection
CTX-GLS 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)GLS Pharma Ltd.vial of 1 Injection
CTX-GLS 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)GLS Pharma Ltd.vial of 1 Injection
Cyclocel 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Cyclocel 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Celon Laboratories Ltdvial of 1 Injection
Cyclomet 50mg TabletCyclophosphamide (50mg)BDH Industries Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Cycloxan 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)Biochem Pharmaceutical Industriesvial of 1 Injection
Cycloxan 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)Biochem Pharmaceutical Industriesvial of 1 Injection
Cycloxan 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Biochem Pharmaceutical Industriesvial of 1 Injection
Cycram 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)Vhb Life Sciences Incvial of 1 Injection
Cycram 200mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (200mg)Vhb Life Sciences Incvial of 1 Injection
Cycram 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Vhb Life Sciences Incvial of 1 Injection
Cycrame 1000mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (1000mg)Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltdvial of 1 Powder for Injection
Cycrame 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltdvial of 1 Powder for Injection
Cydoxan 500mg InjectionCyclophosphamide (500mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltdvial of 25 ml Injection

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store vials at or below 25°C (77°F). Storage of cyclophosphamide vials, temperature influences can lead to melting of the active ingredient, cyclophosphamide.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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