Cyclophosphamide is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat certain kidney problems in children and various types of cancer. A few of the types of cancer that cyclophosphamide may be used to treat include leukemia, ovarian cancer, and lymphomas. The medicine works by cross-linking DNA cells and suppressing the immune system. Cyclophosphamide is available in both tablet and injection forms. Side effects of cyclophosphamide may include hair loss, loss of appetite, and mouth sores.
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®) is a prescription chemotherapy medication that is used to treat various types of cancer. It is also approved to treat certain kidney problems in children. Specifically, cyclophosphamide is approved to treat the following cancers: