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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

About Endoxan Tablet 10's

Endoxan Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines 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, Endoxan Tablet 10's is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients.
 
Endoxan Tablet 10's contains ‘Cyclophosphamide’, an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, Endoxan Tablet 10's helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.
 
You are advised to take Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components; or if you have bladder obstruction or other urination problems. Avoid taking Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Endoxan Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Endoxan Tablet 10's 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.

Uses of Endoxan Tablet 10's

Cancer, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease)

Medicinal Benefits

Endoxan Tablet 10's 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, Endoxan Tablet 10's is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in pediatric patients. Endoxan Tablet 10's is an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, Endoxan Tablet 10's helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid: Check the label for directions before use and take the prescribed dose using the dosing syringe or medicine spoon.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Endoxan Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Endoxan Tablet 10's 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXORUBICIN
  • PACLITAXEL
  • APREPITANT
  • ONDANSETRON
  • ZIDOVUDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Special Advise

  • Monitoring of complete blood count while taking Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

About Endoxan Tablet 10's

Endoxan Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines 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, Endoxan Tablet 10's is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in paediatric patients.
 
Endoxan Tablet 10's contains ‘Cyclophosphamide’, an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, Endoxan Tablet 10's helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.
 
You are advised to take Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components; or if you have bladder obstruction or other urination problems. Avoid taking Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Endoxan Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Endoxan Tablet 10's 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.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Prescription drug

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Endoxan Tablet 10's

Cancer, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease)

Medicinal Benefits

Endoxan Tablet 10's 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, Endoxan Tablet 10's is used to treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) in pediatric patients. Endoxan Tablet 10's is an alkylating agent that stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells by damaging their genetic material. Thereby, Endoxan Tablet 10's helps to treat cancer by killing the cancer cells.

Side Effects of Endoxan Tablet 10's

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

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Oral liquid: Check the label for directions before use and take the prescribed dose using the dosing syringe or medicine spoon.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Endoxan Tablet 10's 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.

Therapeutic Class

CHEMOTHERAPY

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXORUBICIN
  • PACLITAXEL
  • APREPITANT
  • ONDANSETRON
  • ZIDOVUDINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Monitoring of complete blood count while taking Endoxan Tablet 10's 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 Endoxan Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.