Ifosfamide (Ifex)

Alternate Name: Ifex

Description: Ifex is a prescription medicine prescribed for the treatment of testicular cancer. Ifosfamide is the generic version of Ifex. The average price of Ifex is around $78 for a supply of one, 1 g intravenous powder for injection. Try our LowerMyRx savings offer to get an average Ifex discount of up to 80% at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 3 GM

Warnings: Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant. Female patients should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 12 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone marrow problems, or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system or an infection. This medicine may cause the following problems:Brain problems, including encephalopathyKidney problemsHeart problems, including arrhythmias, heart failureLung or breathing problems, including interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory failureIncreased risk for other cancersLiver problemsSlow wound healing This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Women might stopping having menstrual periods or experience early menopause. Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Vision changes, drowsiness, uncontrolled body movements, seizures

Food Warnings: Some medicines and foods can affect how ifosfamide works. Tell your doctor if you have received other cancer drugs or radiation treatments., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for other types of cancersDamage to the nervous system, bladder, kidneys, heart, lungs, or liverSlow wound healingSlow or delayed growth in children, This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Women might stopping having menstrual periods or experience early menopause., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.