Ifomid M 400mg/2gm Injection
Salt Composition
Mesna (400mg) + Ifosfamide (2gm)
Key Information
Short Description
Ifomid M 400mg/2gm Injection is a prescription medicine used in cancer treatment, preventing the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Ifomid M 400mg/2gm Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication. The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low number of blood cells (anemia) and decreases in white blood cell count. Your doctor may ask you to undergo a few blood tests before or during the treatment.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Ifomid M 400mg/2gm Injection is a combination of two medicines: Mesna and Ifosfamide. Mesna is an anti-cancer medication that works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication. Ifosfamide is a cytoprotective medicine which is added to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling in the bladder caused by Mesna.
Quick Tips
If you are taking Ifomid M 400mg/2gm Injection, you may be at risk of infection so try to avoid crowds or people with colds and report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor. Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours unless you are instructed otherwise. To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor and eat small, frequent meals.
