| What is Cytoxan?
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Cytoxan is an anticancer drug. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Cytoxan?
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Cytoxan side effects may include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting,
and temporary hair loss.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Cytoxan side effects may include
abdominal pain, anemia, bleeding, darkening of the skin and changes in fingernails, decreased sperm count, diarrhea, fever, infections, infertility, lung infections, missed menstrual periods, mouth sores, new tumor growth, other cancers, rash, severe allergic reaction, slow wound healing,
and yellowing of eyes and skin. |
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| How is Cytoxan taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Cytoxan provided by your doctor. Take Cytoxan exactly as prescribed. You will undergo frequent blood tests, and the doctor will adjust your dosage depending on your white blood cell
count. A dosage reduction is necessary if the count drops below a certain level. You will also have frequent urine tests to check for blood in the urine, a sign of bladder damage. Take Cytoxan on an empty stomach. If you have severe stomach upset, then you may take it with food. If you are unable to swallow the tablet form, you may be given an oral solution made from the injectable form of Cytoxan and Aromatic Elixir. This
solution should be used within 14 days. If you miss a dose do not take the dose you missed. Go back to your regular schedule and contact your doctor.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Cytoxan with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Cytoxan. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Cytoxan with
anticancer drugs, allopurinol, or phenobarbital. If you take adrenal steroid hormones because you have had your adrenal glands removed, you are at increased risk for toxic effects from
Cytoxan. Your dosage of both the steroids and Cytoxan may need to be modified. |
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| How should I store Cytoxan?
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Store Cytoxan tablets at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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