Ifosfamide
What To Think About
Ifosfamide should be administered only under the supervision of a Reference medical oncologist Opens New Window or Reference gynecologic oncologist Opens New Window.
Taking ifosfamide can increase your chances of getting an infection, so do your best to stay away from sick people. It may also keep your blood from clotting normally, so be very careful when using sharp objects.
You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after taking this medicine. Discuss fertility with your doctor before starting treatment.
Ifosfamide can cause birth defects. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or wish to become pregnant or father a child while you are taking it.
If you have an infection or kidney or liver disease, talk to your doctor before taking ifosfamide. And let your doctor know if you have had shingles or chickenpox (or have recently been exposed to chickenpox).
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology |
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