Cydoxan 500mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents used to treat malignant diseases such as Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymphatic system), mixed-cell type lymphoma, lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells), Burkitt's lymphoma, leukaemia (blood cancer), neuroblastoma (cancer commonly found in the adrenal glands), retinoblastoma (eye cancer), adenocarcinoma of the ovary, mycosis fungoides, Ewing's sarcoma (cancer in and around the bones), small cell lung cancer, advanced/metastatic neuroblastoma and breast carcinoma. Cydoxan 500mg Injection works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. Thereby, Cydoxan 500mg Injection helps treat cancer. Additionally, Cydoxan 500mg Injection is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients. Cydoxan 500mg Injection suppresses the body's immune system, thereby helping treat nephrotic syndrome.

FAQs

How does Cydoxan 500mg Injection work?

Cydoxan 500mg Injection works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body. Thereby, Cydoxan 500mg Injection helps treat cancer. Cydoxan 500mg Injection suppresses the body's immune system and helps treat nephrotic syndrome.

Does Cydoxan 500mg Injection cause infertility?

Cydoxan 500mg Injection might impair fertility and interfere with oogenesis (development of ovum) and spermatogenesis (development of sperm). Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Is it safe to father a child while on treatment with Cydoxan 500mg Injection?

Men should avoid fathering a child during the treatment and for six months following discontinuation of therapy.

Does Cydoxan 500mg Injection interfere with wound healing?

Cydoxan 500mg Injection might interfere with normal wound healing. Therefore, be cautious while handling sharp objects. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising or if the wounds do not heal properly.