Endoxan 50 mg (Cyclophosphamide)

What is Endoxan 50 Mg Tablet?

Endoxan 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Cyclophosphamide, which is used in the treatment of cancer and nephrotic syndrome. Cancer starts in the cells, which are the building blocks of the body. Generally, body forms new cells as it need them, replacing the old cells that die. Sometimes this process goes wrong and new cells grow even when the body does not need them, & old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells form a mass called a tumor which can be benign or malignant.

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder which is characterized by too much protein in the urine, low albumin levels in the blood & swelling in legs, feet and ankles. It can be caused due to disease of the kidney like minimal-change nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, etc. or due to diseases affecting the body like lupus, diabetes, etc. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

How Endoxan 50 Mg Tablet Works:

Endoxan 50 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Cyclophosphamide is an antineoplastic in the class of alkylating agents. They prevent tumor growth by cross-linking guanine bases in DNA double-helix strands – directly attacking DNA. This makes the strands unable to uncoil & separate. As this is essential in DNA replication, the cells can no longer divide. Additionally, these drugs add methyl or other alkyl groups onto molecules where they do not belong which in turn inhibits their correct utilization by base pairing & causes a miscoding of DNA. 

How Much Of The Endoxan 50 Mg Tablet to Be Used:

As Endoxan 50 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Endoxan 50 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Endoxan 50 Mg Tablet:

Take Endoxan 50 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. swallow the whole tablet. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Endoxan 50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Endoxan 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Cyclophosphamide, which is use in the treatment of cancer and nephrotic syndrome. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & must be purchase or give on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judge by your doctor.

Adults are advise to take Endoxan 50 mg Tablet at a fix time without food as instruct by your Doctor. You must take Endoxan 50 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose

The missed dosage of the Tablet should be administer by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggest to skip the miss dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage.

Side Effects Of The Endoxan 50 Mg Tablet:

• Infections
• Decrease in blood cell count
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Skin rash
• Blood in urine

Warning And Precaution:

Endoxan 50 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts and kidney function is necessary during treatment with this medicine

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting

You must drink plenty of fluids to prevent urinary problems while taking this medication

Always consult with your doctor straight away to get the best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above mentioned conditions.

Storage

Store the Endoxan 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing it.