• Amfos 500mg Injection is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
• It reduces the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin (medicines used to treat cancer)
• Amfos 500mg Injection is given as an injection into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of doctor
• Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
• This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, sleepiness, dizziness, and flushing are some common side effects of this medicine
• Consult with your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you
• It is advised to stay hydrated before taking this medicine
• You will be check for blood pressure before infusion and every 5 minutes during infusion.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart diseases such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

Uses of Amfos 500mg Injection

• In Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer Amfos 500mg Injection is used to decrease dryness in the mouth caused by radiation treatment after surgery for head and neck cancer
• It protects the kidneys from harmful effects of the chemotherapy medicine cisplatin in patients that receive this medication for the treatment of ovarian cancer
• It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

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Frequestly asked Questions

Is Amfos 500mg Injection FDA approved?

Yes, it is FDA an approved drug

What is Amfos 500mg Injection used for?

Amfos 500mg Injection is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

How does Amfos 500mg Injection work?

It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Amfos 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

Common and Known Side effects of Amfos 500mg Injection

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Decreased blood pressure
• Hiccup
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk)
• Fever
• Chills