Question 1

who should not take cyclophosphamide?

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Cyclophosphamide: "“Cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to it, any of its metabolites, or to other components of the product. Possible cross-sensitivity with other alkylating agents can occur. Cyclophosphamide is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction.” See:  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=591d9955-3d9

Question 2

cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) effect -- does it help?

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Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide): Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) is one type of drug that has been used widely to treat different problems such as - rheumatological problem , blood disorder and different kind of cancer- blood and solid cancer. Yes, it is an effective treatment -if it is used in appropriate setting.  For furthe info regarding Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) - open this link: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682080.Html.

Question 3

is cyclophosphamide good to reduce tumor?

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While these agents: (alkylators) were the standfast drugs from the 1960's, their main role now is in very high doses prior to bone marrow or stem cell transplants.  They reduce some cancers, particularly lymphoma and perhaps breast cancer, but the class is limited by marrow toxicity, resistance, and late effects. It can reduce some tumors, very few, but is usless in many.

Question 4

is cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) chemotherapy?

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Yes.: Generic name of Cytoxan is cyclophosphamide.  It is a drug commonly used to treat a variety of cancers, but may also be used to treat some autoimmune disorders, such as lupus.

Question 5

is cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) used for lupus?

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Yes: Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) is used to treat some of the manifestations of lupus. Most commonly this can be involvement of organs such as the brain, kidneys etc.

Question 6

is cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) a common drug used?

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Yes: Used in breast cancer, lymphomas, sometimes myeloma, occasionally ovarian cancer.  Probably one of the most common chemotherapy drugs used.

Question 7

how effective is cyclophosphamide for treating lupus?

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It depends: It's extremely helpful for some cases of lupus kidney disease, has little to offer for other presentations.  The whole business of treating lupus is complicated enough that there's room for you to make an informed decision between possible Rx's. In my college days, lupus was often a death sentence; now it tends to be manageable but still difficult. Good luck.

Question 8

how effective is cyclophosphamide for treating uveitis?

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Good, but....: PredForte is considered first line.  Serious uveitis is best treated the Himira or Enbrel (etanercept) like TNF-alpha inhibitors. Cyclophosphamide works as do other immunosuppressants! Keep in mind that chronic, recurrent uveitis can lead to glaucoma and is associated with a number of rheumatic diseases: sarcoidosis, spondylitis, Reiter's, psoriatic arthritis, etc!

Question 9

how effective are cyclophosphamide injections for treating leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Cyclophosphamide: Cyclophosphamide  is beneficial in the treatment of leukemia.

Question 10

i'm on chemio and my skin is so dry what is the reasons for this?  i'm taking cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide) thank you

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Dry skin and Chemo: Chemotherapy destroys The Bad and the Good cells in the skin.  It also depletes the ability of your follicles to produce sebum (natural moisturizer).  you can try Lac-Hydrin lotion over the counter for skin rehydration.

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