Product Description

Ethyfos 500mg Injection is a cytoprotective agent containing the active constituent Amifostine. It is used to prevent or reduce the undesirable side effects of certain chemotherapy medications and radiation therapy. It is specially used to protect the kidneys and nervous system from harmful effects of the anticancer medicine cisplatin in patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

It is also used to treat radiation therapy-related xerostomia. Xerostomia is a dry mouth resulting from the absence of saliva, which is a sign of various medical complications. You need to inform your physician about all the medications you are taking recently and if you have or have ever had any heart disorders before starting treatment with Ethyfos 500mg Injection.

Drink plenty of liquids prior to therapy. Nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure are the common side effects of Ethyfos 500mg Injection. 

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing
• Peeling or blistering skin
• Chest pain, tightness
• Seizures
• Blurred vision, fainting
• Fast or slow heartbeat

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Low blood pressure
• Hiccups
• Chills
• Sleepiness, dizziness
• Flushing
• Sneezing

Storage

Store below 30℃