Can chemo be given in small doses?

Treatment in which low doses of anticancer drugs are given on a continuous or frequent, regular schedule (such as daily or weekly), usually over a long time. Low-dose chemotherapy causes less severe side effects than standard chemotherapy.

When should Cytoxan be taken?

How is this medicine (Cytoxan) best taken?

1. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
2. If you are taking Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide injection) once a day, take it in the morning.
3. Pass urine often.
4. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

How does Cytoxan make you feel?

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach ache, diarrhea, or darkening of the skin/nails may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be severe.

What is the half life of Cytoxan?

The unchanged drug has an elimination half-life of 3 to 12 hours. It is eliminated primarily in the form of metabolites, but from 5 to 25% of the dose is excreted in urine as unchanged drug.

Is Cytoxan an immunosuppressive medication?

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®) Originally developed as a chemotherapy drug (to treat cancer) and used as an immunosuppressant (to treat lupus). Taken in pill form previously. Today, Cytoxan is taken through the vein (intravenously, or IV).

What happens during Cytoxan treatment?

Cytoxan is a therapy that may be given to people with multiple sclerosis. It works by suppressing the immune system. It’s given to people with MS because the disease is thought to be the result of an abnormally active and misdirected, immune system.

Does Cytoxan cause kidney damage?

Acute kidney failure is found among people who take Cytoxan, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Zometa , and have Osteoporosis.

How long is Cytoxan infusion?

Estimated total infusion time for adriamycin and cytoxan: Up to two hours (this includes pre-medications) Infusion times are based on clinical studies, but may vary depending on doctor preference or patient tolerability. Pre-medications and intravenous (I.V.) fluids, such as hydration, may add more time.