Warnings


What may interact with Cyclophosphamide?


-amphotericin B
-azathioprine
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-certain other medicines for cancer
-cyclosporine
-etanercept
-indomethacin
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-medicines to increase blood counts
-metronidazole

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cyclophosphamide?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-heart disease
-history of irregular heartbeat
-infection
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood counts, like white cells, platelets, or red blood cells
-on hemodialysis
-recent or ongoing radiation therapy
-scarring or thickening of the lungs
-trouble passing urine
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cyclophosphamide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Cyclophosphamide?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Drink water or other fluids as directed. Urinate often, even at night.
Some products may contain alcohol. Ask your health care professional if this medicine contains alcohol. Be sure to tell all health care professionals you are taking this medicine. Certain medicines, like metronidazole and disulfiram, can cause an unpleasant reaction when taken with alcohol. The reaction includes flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and increased thirst. The reaction can last from 30 minutes to several hours.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 1 year after stopping it. Women should inform their health care professional if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 4 months after stopping it. There is potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional for more information.
Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 1 week after stopping it.
This medicine has caused ovarian failure in some women. This medicine may make it more difficult to get pregnant. Talk to your health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.
This medicine has caused decreased sperm counts in some men. This may make it more difficult to father a child. Talk to your health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.
Call your health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills, or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This medicine decreases your body''s ability to fight infections. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Avoid taking medicines that contain aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen unless instructed by your health care professional. These medicines may hide a fever.
Talk to your health care professional about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancer if you take this medicine.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your health care professional that you are using this medicine.
Be careful brushing or flossing your teeth or using a toothpick because you may get an infection or bleed more easily. If you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are receiving this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.