Prescription Required

Chemophos 500mg Injection

by Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Amifostine (500mg)

₹1986

Chemophos 500mg Injection

Introduction to Chemophos 500mg Injection

It is a medication used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy and to reduce harmful effects on the kidneys during cancer treatment. It is used to alleviate dry mouth conditions resulting from head and neck cancer radiotherapy and to protect the kidneys from the side effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin.

It works by neutralizing harmful substances produced by cisplatin, a cancer treatment drug, and radiation therapy in the bodys tissues.

Use it in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Advice for Chemophos 500mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Consult your doctor about alcohol consumption while taking it.

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Not recommended during pregnancy; consult your doctor for a thorough evaluation.

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Likely safe while breastfeeding based on limited data.

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Consult your doctor regarding its impact on your ability to drive.

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Generally safe, and dose adjustment may not be needed for kidney disease patients. Consult your doctor.

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Limited data available; consult your doctor for liver disease concerns.

How Chemophos 500mg Injection works

Chemophos 500mg Injection works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.

How To Use Chemophos 500mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits Of Chemophos 500mg Injection

  • It helps reduce dry mouth caused by radiation therapy after head and neck cancer surgery and safeguards the kidneys from cisplatins adverse effects in ovarian cancer patients.

Side Effects Of Chemophos 500mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Hiccup
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Fever
  • Chills

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FAQ's on Chemophos 500mg Injection

Is Chemophos FDA approved?

Yes, it is FDA an approved drug

What is Chemophos used for?

Chemophos is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

How does Chemophos work?

It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Chemophos does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

Prescription Required

Chemophos 500mg Injection

by Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Amifostine (500mg)

₹1986

Chemophos 500mg Injection

Chemophos 500mg Injection

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