Precautions and Warnings With Cyclophosphamide (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Cyclophosphamide?

You should not take cyclophosphamide if you:
 
  • Are allergic to cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan, or any inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have severe bone marrow depression (a decreased ability of your bone marrow to make blood cells).
     

Final Thoughts on Cyclophosphamide Warnings and Precautions

There are a number of situations in which cyclophosphamide should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the precautions and warnings with cyclophosphamide were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific cyclophosphamide precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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