Ifosfamide

Uses

Side Effects

Uses

What is Ifosfamide for?

Ifosfamide is an intravenous chemotherapy used alone or in combination with other agents for the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Side Effects

What are some common side effects of Ifosfamide?

Early side effects

Mild nausea, vomiting or appetite loss may occur.
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.
Transient lethargy or confusion.

Delayed side effects

A drop in the blood cell counts may occur a few days after treatment.
Temporary hair loss may occur 2 to 3 weeks after treatment.
Bladder irritation may occur, causing pain or blood in the urine.
If you are given medication to protect the bladder (Mesna), please take it as directed.

Please seek medical attention if any of the following occurs:

Fever of 38°C or higher.
Unusual bleeding, bruising or black tarry stools.
Blood in urine or pain on urination, with or without pain at the lower back or side.
Confusion or hallucinations.
Numbness or tingling in feet or hands.
Abnormal chest pain, irregular heartbeat or persistent swelling of the lower legs.

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.