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Ifosfamide

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

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Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

Drug Index

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

Ifosfamide + Mesna

Ifosfamide (IFO), sold under the brand name Ifex among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat a number of types of cancer.[1] This includes testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.[1] It is administered by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems.[1&...

If I go off Elequis do I go off gradually or just cold turkey? I need to take motrin for pain. Tylenol does not work for the pain. ## Hello, Jo! How are you? Normally, it is just stopped cold turkey. However, you should not stop it, without your doctor's approval. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Why are you taking it? ## Doctor said to just stop taking Elequis until I no longer have to take motrin.

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If a person took 4 vicodin 5/500 how long would the side effects last because my grandmas dr. told my mom she could when she's in severe pain only once in 48hrs. ## It isn't going to last 48 hours, even if she takes that many, it is only going to last for maybe 6 to 8 hours, she may be lucky and get 10 hours of some pain relief, if her body processes it slowly. The main issue with these and taking so many of them, at once, is the Acetaminophen, it can be toxic in amounts of over 4 grams or 4,000mgs in a day and by taking 4 of these, she would be taking 2grams of it, at once. Most elderly people also process medications much slower than younger people, so it can stay in her body longer, so using that much too often could create serious ill health effects. If she is suffering from...

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Hi, i am 22 years old and i am having arms structural problem i.e. my arms are not straight like a normal persons. In 2003 and 2010 i was detected benign Hemangioma and Neurofibroma respectively and after 4 years there was vascular pain on my head and recently my B.p was detected sometimes 160 (systolic) to 100 or 105 (diastolic) and sometimes 140 (systolic) to 90 or 95 (diastolic). One thing more I have no health problems. Is this case an exception and my B.p considered normal for me? ## I have BP 140/85 today I consumeTELMA80H .as per Dr.advice is it proper medicine for me.and how long I will have to use.

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if a person is having s triglycerides 460mg dl should he take aztor 40mg? ## HI, Rina! How are you? Did your doctor instruct you to take this medication? Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. It can cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches in some people that take it. Learn more Aztor details here. If your doctor advised you to take the medication, then it is logical to assume that they found your cholesterol levels to be concerning and that they may have the potential to put your life in danger. However, if you still have doubts, then you should contact them to discuss it, they can help you weigh the possible risks and benefits, so you can make the most informed decision possible.

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I have some Metformin Hcl 1000mg tablets. My dose has been reduced to 500 mg. Is it safe to cut the 1000mg ones in half? ## It is safe, as long as you weren't taking a time released formulation. This would be denoted on your prescription label by an abbreviation such as ER, XR or SR. There will usually also be a warning on them from the pharmacy that says do not crush or chew, swallow tablet whole. Metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication and may cause side effects, such as: nausea, headache, hypoglycemia and flatulence. More details: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a question. I split my metformin er in two and took it because I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. Will I be okay? ## Becky, it could result in your getting too much of the medication, at on...

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I'm allergic to Clindamycin (severe cellulitis of lower extremities). So, I'd like to know if I can take Biaxin for Folliculitis? ## It is a different, but related medication. Has your doctor instructed you to take it? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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I broke out with skin blisters while taking Levaquin 3 years ago. Today my Doctor has put me on Cipro. My question is if I am allergic to Levaquin will I have the same reaction with Cipro ## Although both medications are in the same fluoroquinolone drug class, I don't believe you'd experience the same type of reaction with a different brand. Your allergic reaction could've also been due to one or more inactive ingredients (binders/fillers) that may have been present in the Levaquin and not necessarily in Ciprofloxacin. Have you started taking the Ciprofloxacin yet with any success? ## I started with Cipro on Tuesday and have not seen any adverse reactions to it. I need to take it twice a day for 14 days so far so good. I will keep you apprised of the results. ## I did not ha...

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Can you have fentanyl if you are allergic to morphine? I have a rash with morphine but can take codeine. ## They are different medications, but when you are allergic to one medication, there is always a risk of discovering others that you are also allergic to, the only way to find out is by trying it to see. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Fentanyl is basically morphine. So since they are in the same family. I will be fine

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I am trying to find out if someone allergic to opiates (yet is seeking assistance for opiate addiction) would have a good chance of being allergic to Suboxone/buprenorphine? Technically, suboxone and subutex are classified as narcotics, but being partial does anyone think the same allergy would be triggered? ## If they have a genuine allergy to all opiates, then they will most likely also react to this one, there is no way to know for sure, unless they try it, though. However, one important question to ask is what symptoms did they experience, when they took opiates, that they consider to due to an allergic reaction? Quite often, the symptoms that many people think mean they are allergic to something, are actually just normal side effects. The FDA lists them as possibly including nausea...

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I became highly allergic to sulfa drugs after being hospitalized for cellitus in my hand they pump me full of bactrim and I turned beat red and could barely breath...I was having weird tingling in my feet like when something falls asleep..hard to breath..doctor came in and said avoid sulfa drugs. My insurance refuses to pay for white subs and the orange get ones make me sick, rash on my neck...light headed...so the main drug in suboxone is acesulfame....an atrifificle sweetner.. ## Hello Jen! How are you? I am sorry about the experiences you've had with these medications. Acesulfame is not the main drug in Suboxone, as an artificial sweetener, it is considered an inactive ingredient. The active ingredients in Suboxone are Buprenorphine, and Naloxone. It is an opiate that is used to ...

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How long do I have to get records to the doctor before being seen? I need to know what all I need to bring at the time of my visit/appointment? ## Hello, Trey! How are you? There is no specific time frame set in stone, it can vary from doctor to doctor. However, I would recommend giving them at least a week, that way they have time to peruse your records, before your first visit. A doctor normally wants to be fully informed, before they write any prescriptions for a patient. For your first appointment, the NIH recommends that you take a copy of your most recent records, in case they have no received them, plus a list of any medications you are currently taking. Their office should also be able to tell you what they need. Can anyone else provide advice?

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Once the Mediicine is described for blood pressure , Is it necessary to continue for life time if the pressure is all right and healthy life style is maintain and with regular check up . ## Hello, Mukul! How are you? What are you blood pressure readings? Some people do manage to come off of the medication, but it must be done very carefully to prevent rebounds and should only be done, once it is certain that your diet and exercise are really helping. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Whatever you do don't stop taking your blood pressure meds unless your doctor orders it. High bp is the silent killer. You never want to discontinue it without doctors orders, especially if you are dieting, exercising and taking diet pills.

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What is stronger medication a gabybentin or a tylonol 3 or 4 ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? I think you are misunderstanding what Gabapentin actually is, because it is not a regular analgesic. It is actually anticonvulsant that can help with some types of nerve pain, but it will take 4 to6 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in the body. Thus, it does not work like an actual analgesic that can alleviate pain within minutes of taking it. Thus, the Tylenol 3 or 4 is stronger, because it is an actual analgesic that contains Codeine coupled with Acetaminophen. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have had many op 40, 60, and 80's and if you have had ops at all you know they are chewy and take awhile to kick in. Well I came across some oc 80's and it's been so long that I don't remember what they taste like or if they are easily chewable or what they taste like. They are green round and say 80 on one side and oc on the other. The look just like the op except they say oc instead of op. Are they real or fakes. They honesty look real burin not sure. Any advice would be helpful. I've never posted to any site so I guess if you have advice I'm open to any help. Thank you very much- Ashley ## My advise is to be very grateful and stretch them out as long as you can. ## There are still some of the original Oxycontin tablets on the market, especily if you aren'...

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Iv been on the meds for a few years to treat acne and am hoping it would of stopped me from catching the virus. ## Have you consulted your doctor? While it is an effective antibiotic, the fact that you've been on it for quite awhile might mean that you've developed some antibiotic resistance, so it may not be effective at treating or preventing other infections. Thus, if you've been exposed to Chlamydia, you may need to be treated with a different antibiotic to prevent complications. ## Has anyone taken doxycycline hyclate and developed a fever?

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I am taking 5-500 mg. of hydroco/acetaminop how much of this is aspirin? ## This tablet contains 5mgs of the narcotic Hydrocodone and 500mgs of Acetaminophen. Learn more Vicodin details here. However, it does not contain any Aspirin, whatsoever. Is there anything else I can help with?

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