Isofosfamide
Brand names,
Isofosfamide
Analogs
Isofosfamide
Brand Names Mixture
Isofosfamide
Chemical_Formula
C7H15Cl2N2O2P
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/ifosfamide.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Isofosfamide
Molecular Weight
261.085 g/mol
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Melting Point
39-41 oC
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H2O Solubility
3780 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
-0.01
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Dosage Forms
Powder for constitution and administration by intravenous infusion
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Indication
For third line chemotherapy of germ cell testicular cancer. It should ordinarily be used in combination with a prophylactic agent for hemorrhagic cystitis, such as mesna.
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Pharmacology
Ifosfamide selectively inhibits the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The guanine and cytosine content correlates with the degree of ifosfamide-induced cross-linking. At high concentrations of the drug, cellular RNA and protein synthesis are also suppressed.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
LD50 (mouse) = 390-1005 mg/kg, LD50 (rat) = 150-190 mg/kg. Side effects include nausea, vomiting and myelosuppression. Toxic effects include central nervous system toxicity (confusion, hallucinations) and urotoxic effects (cystitis, blood in urine).
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals