Ifosfamide
- Generic Name
- Ifosfamide
- Brand Names
- Ifex
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C7H15Cl2N2O2P
- CAS Number
- 3778-73-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- UM20QQM95Y
Overview
Ifosfamide is a chemotherapeutic agent chemically related to the nitrogen mustards and a synthetic analog of cyclophosphamide. It is active as an alkylating agent and an immunosuppressive agent.
Background
Ifosfamide is a chemotherapeutic agent chemically related to the nitrogen mustards and a synthetic analog of cyclophosphamide. It is active as an alkylating agent and an immunosuppressive agent.
Indication
Used as a component of various chemotherapeutic regimens as third-line therapy for recurrent or refractory germ cell testicular cancer. Also used as a component of various chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of cervical cancer, as well as in conjunction with surgery and/or radiation therapy in the treatment of various soft tissue sarcomas. Other indications include treatment of osteosarcoma, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer. small cell lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Associated Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ewing's Sarcoma
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
- Osteosarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Testicular Germ Cell Cancer
- Thymoma
Clinical Trials
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