IFEX

Drug Name: IFEX

IFEX DESCRIPTION:
IFOSFAMIDE - INJECTION (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide)

COMMON IFEX BRAND NAME(S):
Ifex

IFEX SIDE EFFECTS:
IFEX causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, reversible hair loss, dizziness, confusion, depression, mouth sores, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and skin rash. Notify your doctor if these symptoms continue or become bothersome. Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking IFEX: fever, chills, sore throat, breathing difficulties, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellow discoloration of the eyes or skin, blood in the urine, painful urination, severe stomach ache, muscle pain. IFEX affects your blood cells. It is important to have your blood checked frequently while taking IFEX to monitor the medications effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE IFEX:
IFEX: IFEX is given by a health care professional as an injection into a vein (IV). It is important to drink large amounts of fluids while taking IFEX. If you have difficulty drinking large amounts of water, fluid will be given by an IV as well.

IFEX WARNING:
Ifosfamide has caused severe urinary system problems (e.g., hemmorrhagic cystitis), blood disorders (e.g., bone marrow suppression), and CNS toxcities (e.g., confusion, loss of coordination, coma). These problems may require stopping the use of IFEX. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: signs of an infection (e.g., persistent fever or sore throat), unusual fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, mood changes, confusion, sleepiness, difficult or painful urination, bloody urine, or dizziness.

IFEX USES:
IFEX is often used in combination with other medications to treat various cancers.

IFEX PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, any infections, previous anti-cancer treatment, blood disorders, any allergies you may have. IFEX is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor. Ifosfamide passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor. IFEX can affect the production of sperm in men. Therefore, reliable birth control should be used while using this medication.

IFEX DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin.

IFEX OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

IFEX NOTES:
IFEX must be taken under close medical supervision. Discuss the risks and benefits of this therapy with your doctor.

MISSED IFEX DOSE:
It is important to receive each scheduled dose of IFEX. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor.

IFEX STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C).