Phoscan 50mg Tablet

Phoscan 50mg Tablet is used to treat malignant diseases such as lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease, mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Burkitt’s lymphoma, mycosis fungoide), leukaemia,  nerve tissue cancer, eye cancer, ovarian cancer, soft tissue cancer, bone cancer, and breast cancer. Additionally, Phoscan 50mg Tablet is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients.
 
Phoscan 50mg Tablet contains ‘Cyclophosphamide’, an alkylating agent that damages the genetic material of cancer cells to stop their growth and multiplication. Thus, Phoscan 50mg Tablet helps treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.
 
You are advised to take Phoscan 50mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hair loss, low blood cell count, and abdominal pain. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
 
Do not take Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components; or if you have bladder obstruction or other urination problems. Avoid taking Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Phoscan 50mg Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Phoscan 50mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat malignant diseases such as Hodgkin’s disease, mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma(cancer of plasma cells), Burkitt’s lymphoma, leukaemia (blood cancer), neuroblastoma (nerve tissue cancer), retinoblastoma (eye cancer), adenocarcinoma of the ovary (ovarian cancer), mycosis fungoides (T-cell lymphoma), rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue cancer), osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and breast carcinoma. Additionally, Phoscan 50mg Tablet is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in pediatric patients. Phoscan 50mg Tablet is an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, Phoscan 50mg Tablet helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Hair loss
• Low blood cell count
• Abdominal pain

Do not take Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; or have urinary flow obstruction, bone marrow suppression, or infections. Talk to your doctor if you have myelosuppression, immunosuppression, infections, diabetes, heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are receiving any radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Avoid taking Phoscan 50mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Phoscan 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Phoscan 50mg Tablet may have interaction with anti-cancer (doxorubicin, paclitaxel), anti-emetic (aprepitant, ondansetron), monoclonal antibody (natalizumab), anti-HIV (zidovudine), thiazide diuretics, and ACE inhibitors.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have myelosuppression (decreased activity of bone marrow), urinary tract obstruction, or lung, heart, kidney, or liver impairment.

• DOXORUBICIN
• PACLITAXEL
• APREPITANT
• ONDANSETRON
• ZIDOVUDINE

• Consume a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs, and spices.
• Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.
• Get optimal sleep; rest well.
• Stay protected from the sun. Avoid tanning beds and cover up with clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Monitoring of complete blood count while taking Phoscan 50mg Tablet is advised.
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent urinary problems.
• If you are due to have any surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Phoscan 50mg Tablet.

Cancer: It occurs due to mutations in genes that regulate cell growth. The mutations cause the cells to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled manner, leading to tumour formation. Tumours could be benign/non-cancerous or malignant/cancerous. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is the body’s disease-fighting system. It includes lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and thymus. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, weight loss, and fatigue. The most common cancer treatment methods are surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow (stem cell) transplantation, immunotherapy, and targeted drug therapy.

Nephrotic syndrome: It is a kidney disorder with symptoms such as protein in the urine, high cholesterol levels, low blood protein levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling.