Medicine guide

PROCYTOX

As listed in the register: PROCYTOX

2000 mg · powder for solution

  • Prescription only
  • Cancer treatments and immune-system medicines
Active substance
Cyclophosphamide
Made by
Baxter Corporation

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

Medicine groupCancer treatments and immune-system medicinesL01AA01

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How it works

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Cyclophosphamide). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

The mechanism of action has not been fully characterized.

However, cross-linking of tumor cell DNA may be involved.

Half-life3–12 h
Mostly cleared after≈ 37.5 hfive half-lives — our arithmetic
How the body breaks it down

Cyclophosphamide is metabolized by cytochrome P450s including CYP2A6, 2B6, 3A, 2C9, and 2C19.

How it leaves the body

Cyclophosphamide and its metabolites are eliminated by hepatic and renal pathways.

Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-03-12

Safety of the active substance

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Cyclophosphamide). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

Must not be used by
  • Hypersensitivity Cyclophosphamide for Injection is contraindicated in patients who have a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to cyclophosphamide, any of its metabolites, or to other components of the product.
  • Anaphylactic reactions including death have been reported with cyclophosphamide.
  • Cross-sensitivity with other alkylating agents can occur.
  • Urinary Outflow Obstruction Cyclophosphamide Injection is contraindicated in patients with urinary outflow obstruction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )].
Most common side effects

The most common adverse reactions were neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, fever, alopecia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

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United StatesNo exact match for this strength and form

SpainNo exact match for this strength and form

FranceNo exact match for this strength and form

NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form

SwitzerlandNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byBaxter Corporation
Active substanceCyclophosphamide
Used inCancer treatments and immune-system medicines
Strength2000 mg
Formpowder for solution
ClassificationL01AA01 · Cancer treatments and immune-system medicines
Routeintravenous
Dispensing (as stated by the register)PRESCRIPTION
StatusMarketed
MarketedYes, according to the register
DIN02241800
DPD drug code65465

Source: Drug Product Database · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

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Other strengths and forms

6 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.