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Zuviphos 50Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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  • Zuviphos 50Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
  • Zuviphos 50Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
  • Zuviphos 50Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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ZUVIUS LIFESCIENCES PVT. LTD.

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Product Summary

Uses
Anti-cancer
Side effects
Fever, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood counts, and delayed wound healing.
Salt Content
Cyclophosphamide(50.0 Mg)
3 Step Quality
Assurance
Cash on delivery
available
NPPA
Regulated

Medical Description

Zuviphos tablet is a chemotherapy medicine prescribed by doctors for patients with certain blood or lymph node cancers, or cancers affecting organs such as the breast, ovary, eye, and nervous system. It contains cyclophosphamide, which belongs to a group of medicines called alkylating agents. It slows or stops cancer cell growth by damaging the genetic material of rapidly multiplying cancer cells.

Zuviphos tablet is taken by mouth and should be swallowed whole with water. It is usually taken in the morning with plenty of fluids to help protect the bladder. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of your Zuviphos tablet treatment. Because it can affect your blood cell counts and urinary tract, your healthcare team will regularly monitor your blood tests and kidney and urinary tract health before and during treatment. If tablet of Zuviphos tablet are accidentally opened or damaged, do not inhale or come into contact with the contents. If you come into contact with it, wash the affected area with water immediately.

You should not use this medicine if you’re allergic to it or have a blocked urinary tract. Common side effects include fever, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low blood counts, and delayed wound healing. Your doctor will monitor your side effects and may adjust the dose as needed.

Tell your doctor about all medicines you're taking, as cyclophosphamide can interact with many drugs like HIV meds, chemotherapy agents, blood pressure medicines, and antibiotics. These combinations may increase side effects or reduce effectiveness.

Do not use Zuviphos tablet if you are pregnant, as it can harm the baby. It may also cause infertility in men and women. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment and for one week after. Effective contraception should be used during treatment with Zuviphos tablet, and for 1 year after treatment in women and for 4 months in men. Alcohol should also be avoided during treatment. Inform your doctor if you have any infections, bladder issues, or problems with your heart, liver, or lungs. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy or have vision problems after treatment. Store the medicine properly and follow all safety and aftercare instructions given by your healthcare provider.

Uses

Zuviphos tablet is prescribed by doctors for treating patients with several blood and lymph node cancers, and cancers affecting organs such as the breast, ovary, eye, and nervous system:
  • Malignant Lymphomas
  • Hodgkin’s Disease
  • Lymphocytic Lymphoma
  • Mixed-Cell Type Lymphoma, Histiocytic Lymphoma
  • Burkitt’s Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Leukemias: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous And Monocytic Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic (Stem-Cell) Leukemia
  • Mycosis Fungoides (Advanced Disease)
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Adenocarcinoma of the ovary
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Carcinoma of the breast

Contraindications

Do not use Zuviphos tablet if
  • You have a history of allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to cyclophosphamide, other alkylating agents, or any other ingredients of Zuviphos tablet.
  • You have a blockage that prevents urine from flowing normally (urinary outflow obstruction).

Side effects

Serious
  • Severe bone marrow failure and serious or fatal infections (sepsis, septic shock)
  • Severe bladder toxicity (hemorrhagic cystitis, bladder cancer)
  • Heart problems (myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias)
  • Lung toxicity (pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory failure)
  • Secondary cancers (leukaemia, lymphoma, bladder/thyroid cancer)
  • Liver veno-occlusive disease
  • Infertility (may be permanent)
  • Severe low sodium levels (hyponatremia)
  • Poor wound healing
Most Common
  • Low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
  • Fever
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Hair loss (alopecia)
  • Inflammation in the inner lining of your mouth
  • Dizziness
Common
  • Loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea
  • Skin rash, skin darkening, nail changes
  • Premature menopause
  • Absence of menstrual period
Rare
  • Hearing loss, ringing in ears
  • Vision problems
  • Severe stomach or gut bleeding, pancreatitis, colitis
  • Serious liver problems (hepatitis, liver failure)
  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
  • Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), joint or muscle pain
  • Nervous system effects (seizures, confusion, nerve damage)
  • Kidney problems, bladder damage
  • Reproductive effects (ovarian failure, testicular changes)
  • Severe lung conditions (ARDS, lung scarring)
  • Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
  • Tumour lysis syndrome
  • Blood clots, vein inflammation, blood pressure changes

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

No, exposure to Zuviphos tablet during pregnancy may cause fetal malformations, miscarriage, fetal growth retardation, and toxic effects in the newborn. Zuviphos tablet should be strictly avoided in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Zuviphos tablet is excreted in human milk; therefore, it is recommended that lactating women do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose.

Driving

Driving

Undesirable effects (including, for example, dizziness, blurred vision, and visual impairment) may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid Zuviphos tablet while driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Avoid alcohol while taking treatment with Zuviphos tablet. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have signs of infection such as fever, inflammation, chills, and fatigue, as Zuviphos tablet can weaken your immune system and increase the risk of serious or life-threatening infections.
  • You notice blood in your urine, experience bladder pain, increased thirst and fluid intake, or an increased need to pass urine, as the medicine can harm your urinary tract or kidneys.
  • You have heart or lung problems, as the drug may cause serious heart damage or breathing issues.
  • You are pregnant, trying to conceive, or worried about fertility because Zuviphos tablet can harm the baby and may cause infertility.
  • You have liver problems, are having surgery, or experience confusion or seizures, as the treatment can affect your liver, slow wound healing, or cause low sodium levels.
  • You notice new-onset or worsening shortness of breath, cough, swelling of the ankles or legs, palpitations, weight gain of more than 2.5 kg in 24 hours, dizziness, or loss of consciousness.

Directions for Use

  • Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of Zuviphos tablet based on your treatment plan and your specific health condition.
  • Zuviphos tablet should be taken by mouth. Drink plenty of water or fluids to reduce the risk of urinary tract damage. Take Zuviphos tablet in the morning.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not open, break, chew, crush, or dissolve the tablet.
  • Zuviphos tablet should always be prescribed by your doctor; do not take it on your own.

Storage and disposal

  • Store Zuviphos tablet at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); short term temperature variations are allowed between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Store it away from excess heat and moisture.
  • Keep this medication tightly closed, and out of reach of children and pets, and in a safe location.
  • Since Zuviphos tablet is a hazardous drug, ask your pharmacist or healthcare team how to safely dispose of unused or expired tablet. Do not discard them in household waste.

Quick Tips

  • Due to the high risk of bone marrow suppression, decreased immunity, and infections, routine blood tests will be performed to monitor blood cell counts. Monitor your temperature regularly and report any fever to your doctor immediately.
  • Drink plenty of water or fluids when you take Zuviphos tablet to reduce the risk of urinary tract damage.
  • If tablet of Zuviphos tablet are accidentally opened or damaged, avoid inhalation or contact of the contents with the skin or mucous membranes. In case of contact, wash the affected area with water immediately.
  • Women of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during treatment with Zuviphos tablet and for 1 year after the last dose.
  • Male patients with pregnant partners or female partners of reproductive potential should use barrier contraception (such as condoms) during treatment with Zuviphos tablet and for 4 months after the last dose.
  • Male patients should not donate semen during treatment with Zuviphos tablet and for 3 months after the last dose.
  • Zuviphos tablet may impair fertility in men and women of reproductive potential.

Dosage

Overdose

  • Contact your healthcare team or seek emergency medical help immediately in case of accidental overdose with Zuviphos tablet. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
  • Overdose with Zuviphos tablet can cause severe reduction in blood cell counts, bone marrow suppression, damage to the urinary system, cardiac damage (including cardiac failure), veno-occlusive liver disease, and inflammation of the lining of the mouth.
  • Your healthcare team will monitor your blood counts and provide supportive care to manage symptoms and blood cell counts. They will provide appropriate treatment for infection, bone marrow suppression, and cardiac damage. Dialysis and cystitis prophylaxis with mesna may also be done.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose of Zuviphos tablet in case of a missed dose. Contact your doctor or healthcare team as soon as possible for guidance.

How does this medicine work?

Zuviphos tablet contain cyclophosphamide which is an alkylating agent. It interferes with cancer cell growth. It targets and damages the genetic material of rapidly multiplying cancer cells by cross-linking their DNA. This stops them from growing and multiplying. Because cancer cells grow much faster than normal cells, this medicine is particularly effective at slowing their growth or killing them.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some HIV medications (like protease inhibitors and zidovudine) can increase side effects such as infections or low white blood cells.
  • Other chemotherapy or immune drugs (like paclitaxel, doxorubicin, busulfan, azathioprine, etanercept, cytarabine, pentostatin, trastuzumab, and natalizumab) can raise the risk of bone marrow, heart, liver, or cancer-related side effects.
  • Certain antibiotics and antifungals (like metronidazole and amphotericin B) may worsen brain or kidney side effects.
  • Blood pressure medications (such as ACE inhibitors) and diuretics may increase the risk of low white blood cell counts.
  • Radiation therapy, especially near the heart or bladder, can raise the risk of heart damage or bladder bleeding.
  • Blood thinners (like warfarin) and muscle relaxants (like succinylcholine used in anaesthesia) may have unpredictable effects when taken with cyclophosphamide.
  • Amiodarone and white blood cell-boosting injections (G-CSF/GM-CSF) may increase the risk of lung side effects.
  • Indomethacin may increase the risk of kidney-related fluid retention. Cyclosporine levels may decrease when taken together, which can reduce its effectiveness.
  • Tamoxifen taken alongside chemotherapy may increase the risk of blood clots.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Drink plenty of fluids to protect your bladder, avoid close contact with people who are sick to reduce the risk of infection, and undergo regular blood tests to monitor your health.
Avoid live vaccines (such as MMR or varicella) while taking Zuviphos tablet, as your immune system may be weakened. Always ask your doctor before getting any vaccines.
Eat a balanced diet to support your body’s strength and healing. If you experience nausea or loss of appetite, a dietitian may help you find foods that are easier to tolerate.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:ZUVIPHOS

Manufacturer Name:ZUVIUS LIFESCIENCES PVT. LTD.

Address:ZUVIUS LIFESCIENCES PVT. LTD.

Country of Origin:India

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