Ciclofosfamida é um remédio usado no tratamento do câncer que atua impedindo a multiplicação e ação das células malignas no organismo. É também muito usado no tratamento de doenças autoimunes por ter propriedades imunossupressoras que diminuem o processo inflamatório no corpo.
A Ciclofosfamida é o princípio ativo de um um medicamento conhecido comercialmente como Genuxal. Pode ser usado de forma oral ou injetável
O Genuxal é produzido pelo laboratório farmacêutico Asta Médica
Cyclophosphamide is indicated for the treatment of certain cancers, such as: malignant lymphomas, multiple myeloma, leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, testicle cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and bladder cancer; it can also be used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplant rejection and yya.
The price of cyclophosphamide is approximately 85 reais, depending on the dose and formula of the drug.
The method of use of cyclophosphamide consists of administration of 1 to 5 mg per kg of weight per day for the treatment of cancer. In immunosuppressive treatment a dose of 1 to 3 mg per kg per day should be administered.
The dose of cyclophosphamide should be indicated by the doctor depending on the characteristics of the patient and the disease.
Side effects of cyclophosphamide may include changes in blood, anemia, nausea, hair loss, loss of appetite, vomiting or cystitis.
Cyclophosphamide is contraindicative in patients with hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the formula. It should not be taken by pregnant or lactating women, or by patients with chickenpox or herpes.