# Cyclophosphamide (Cyclophosphamide)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/cyclophosphamide
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Cyclophosphamide?

Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agents. It is prescribed to treat myasthenia gravis, waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, anemia. Across the United States, 97 doctors prescribe Cyclophosphamide to approximately 12 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Cyclophosphamide

## Indications

Cyclophosphamide is prescribed for several conditions including myasthenia gravis, waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, anemia, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Myasthenia Gravis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myasthenia-gravis)
- [Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/waldenstrom-macroglobulinemia)
- [Anemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anemia)
- [Hemolytic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hemolytic)
- [Autoimmune](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/autoimmune)
- [Leukemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/leukemia)
- [Lymphocytic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lymphocytic)
- [Chronic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chronic)
- [B-Cell](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/b-cell)
- [Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/granulomatosis-with-polyangiitis)
- [Hemosiderosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hemosiderosis)
- [Hodgkin Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hodgkin-disease)

## Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action has not been fully characterized. However, cross-linking of tumor cell DNA may be involved.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: alkylating agents
- Route of administration: INTRAVENOUS

## Common side effects

alopecia, diarrhea, febrile neutropenia, fever, nausea, neutropenia, vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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