Ifex M Injection

Cancer

In Cancer Ifex M Injection is a combination of two medicines Ifomaside and Mesna. It is used to treat various cancers such as testicular cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, cancer of the ovaries (cancer that begins in the female reproductive organs where eggs are formed), cancer of the cervix, and cancer that forms in muscles and bones. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Mesna present in Ifex M Injection reduces the risk of inflammation and bleeding of the bladder which is a very serious side effect of treatment with Ifosfamide. Drink at least 1-2 litres of water every 24 hours during the treatment process to stay hydrated.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Blood in urine, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased risk of infection, Neurotoxicity']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ifex M Injection is a combination of two medicines: Mesna and Ifosfamide. Mesna is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication. Ifosfamide is a cytoprotective medicine which is added to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling in the bladder caused by Mesna.

Alcohol

UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ifex M Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ifex M Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE - Ifex M Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE - Ifex M Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION - Ifex M Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ifex M Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION - Ifex M Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ifex M Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Ifex M Injection, please consult your doctor.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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