| Drug Name: | Cyclophosphamide |
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| Drug Class: | Alkylating agent |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Cross-links DNA strands, preventing cell division and replication
- Immunosuppressive effects
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| Use: | - Treatment of various cancers (e.g. lymphoma, leukemia, breast cancer)
- Treatment of autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis)
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea and vomiting
- Hair loss
- Increased risk of infection
- Hemorrhagic cystitis
- Infertility
- Increased risk of secondary cancers
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| Contraindications: | - Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Severe bone marrow suppression
- Active infections
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