Amfos 500mg Injection is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It reduces the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin (medicines used to treat cancer).

It is cytoprotective agent

Uses of Amfos Injection

Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Benefits of Amfos Injection

In Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Amfos 500mg Injection is used to decrease dryness in the mouth caused by radiation treatment after surgery for head and neck cancer. It protects the kidneys from harmful effects of the chemotherapy medicine cisplatin in patients that receive this medication for the treatment of ovarian cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Amfos Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amfos

Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased blood pressure
Hiccup
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Fever
Chills

How to use Amfos Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amfos 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amfos 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amfos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Amfos 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amfos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amfos 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Amfos 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Amfos 500mg Injection is given as an infusion into the vein ( IV infusion) under the supervision of a doctor only.
It is advisable to stay hydrated or drink plenty of fluids before taking medicine.
You will be monitored for blood pressure before and after every 5 minutes of infusion.
It may cause a decrease in calcium levels. Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly and prescribe supplements if needed.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phosphorylated aminosulfhydryl compound

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Cytoprotective agents- Kidney & Salivary gland

Patient concerns

What treatment for tounge cancer ?

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Surgery, chemotherapy, Radiotherapy Depends on stage of cancer

Sir mere neck me dard rhta h, me tamaku khaati thi kya Ye cancer k lakshan h

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Pain may be sign for cancer, do you have any swelling on neck or in mouth along with that

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

FAQs

Is Amfos 500mg Injection FDA approved?

Yes, it is FDA an approved drug

What is Amfos 500mg Injection used for?

Amfos 500mg Injection is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

How does Amfos 500mg Injection work?

It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Amfos 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 50-51.
Amifostine. Nijmegen, Netherlands: USB Pharma B.V.; 1999. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Amfos 500mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Amfos Injection

Benefits of Amfos Injection

In Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Side effects of Amfos Injection

Common side effects of Amfos

How to use Amfos Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Amfos 500mg Injection FDA approved?

What is Amfos 500mg Injection used for?

How does Amfos 500mg Injection work?

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