Amfos 500Mg Injection
About Amfos 500Mg Injection
Amfos 500Mg Injection is administered to decrease the dryness of the mouth caused by exposure to strong radiations of the chemotherapy. It helps to improve kidney functioning that may be reduced due to the cisplatin chemotherapy that is given to patients suffering from ovarian cancer. It helps to protect other surrounding healthy tissues from being damaged by strong radiation therapy. Therefore Amfos 500Mg Injection is also called a cytoprotective agent. The medicine may not be advised to patients who have chronically low blood pressure, low calcium levels in the blood or suffer from dehydration. Take due advice of the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy any time soon or a breastfeeding mother. You must make the doctor aware of any other prescription drugs or dietary supplements that you may be taking, or if you have a history of allergies.
The drug must be taken with extreme caution after thorough diagnosis of your medical condition especially if you have a history of heart failure, heart blockages, or have suffered from ischemic heart attacks. The drug is injected by a medical expert in a clinic. It is not advised for use in very young children. It is advised to abstain from alcohol, caffeine, tobacco or smoking during the course of the treatment.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Amfos 500Mg Injection ?
Decreased Blood Pressure
Hiccup
Flushing
Chills
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Amfos 500Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Amiphos 500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Amiphos 500mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Amfos 500Mg Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Amfos 500Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Natfost 500Mg Injection
Natco Pharma Ltd
- Ethyol 500Mg Injection
Fulford India Ltd
- Cytofos 500Mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Amiphos 500Mg Injection
Dabur India Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Amfos 500Mg Injection rummages through chemically reactive free radicals and deterges reactive metabolites of alkylating instruments and platinum. It encourages DNA rehabilitation, treats the condition of cellular hypoxia, prevents death of cells and changes in expression of gene, and, ameliorates the function of the enzymes.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
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