Ifosfamide - Chemotherapy Drug Information

Ifosfamide is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of various types of cancer, such as testicular cancer, cervical cancer, and lung cancer. It helps to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Administered in hospitals and specialized cancer centers.
Applicable for
Testicular Cancer | Cervical Cancer | Lung Cancer
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Ifosfamide FAQ


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What is ifosfamide used for?

Ifosfamide is used to treat many different types of cancer. It is best to read this information with our general information about chemotherapy and the type of cancer you have. Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree ( consent) to have treatment.

Where can I find information about ifosfamide?

You can talk to your cancer team if you want more detailed information about this treatment. Or visit the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) website, which has patient information leaflets (PIL) for individual drugs. You will be given ifosfamide in the chemotherapy day unit or during a stay in hospital.

Can ifosfamide be given together with other cancer drugs?

Ifosfamide can be given in combination with other cancer drugs. specialist pharmacist. This is who we mean when we mention doctor, nurse or pharmacist in this information.

Can ifosfamide cause cancer?

radiation treatment of your bladder. Using ifosfamide may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk. Ifosfamide can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, whether you are a man or a woman.

What are doxorubicin and ifosfamide used for?

Doxorubicin and ifosfamide are chemotherapy drugs. They are sometimes used in combination to treat soft tissue sarcomas. It is best to read this information with our general information about chemotherapy and the type of cancer you have.

Ifosfamide References

If you want to know more about Ifosfamide, consider exploring links below:

What Is Ifosfamide

  1. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/ifosfamide
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ifosfamide
  3. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/ifosfamide.html
  4. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/ifosfamide
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542169/
  6. https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/medicines-information/ifosfamide-0/
  7. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01181
  8. https://chemocare.com/druginfo/ifosfamide
  9. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/ifosfamide
  10. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a695023.html

Ifosfamide Information

  1. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/ifosfamide-specialist-drug/

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