Cyclophosphamide is an anticancer medicine used in the treatment of various types of cancers such as lymphomas and leukemias.
Take the tablets during or immediately after meals. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Follow the prescribed dosage. Do not cut or crush the tablet. To minimize the risk of bladder irritation, do not take at bedtime.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
If you overdose on this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
Disclaimers
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.
Last Updated on October 2017
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