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Cytoxan - Cyclophosphamide - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions

Cytoxan (Neosar, cyclophosphamide) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Cyclophosphamide, brand name drugs include Cytoxan and Neosar, is an immunosuppresant medication used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis and severe lupus that affects internal organs.
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Drugs A-Z - Cytoxan / Cyclophosphamide Tablets
Patient education for Cytoxan / cyclophosphamide tablets. Cytoxan is used to treat cancer. Cytoxan also treats a number of immune-related diseases or conditions, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus nephritis, rheumatoid arthritis or organ transplant rejection.

Facts About DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are commonly prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions.

Drug Profile: Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Drug profile and essential information for Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), from UMM.

ACR Patient Education: Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents, which were originally developed and are still used to treat some types of cancer. It is in the class of medications referred to as immunosuppressants – medicines that can decrease the immune response, from ACR.

A - Z: Drug Side Effects
A - Z: Drug Side Effects

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