Endoxan™
Active ingredients: Cyclophosphamide
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What this medicine is used for
Frequently responsive myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative disorders: Malignant lymphomas including Hodgkins (Stages III and IV, Peter's Staging System*) and non-Hodgkins lymphomas; multiple myeloma; leukaemias; mycosis fungoides (advanced disease). *Modified as the International Staging Classification for Hodgkin's Disease in 'Report of the Committee on the Staging of Hodgkin's Disease'. Cancer Res 26: 1310, 1966. Stage I. Disease limited to one anatomic region (Stage I) or two contiguous anatomic regions (Stage I2) on the same side of the diaphragm. Stage II. Disease in more than two anatomic regions or two contiguous regions on the same side of the diaphragm. Stage III. Disease on both sides of the diaphragm but not extending beyond the involvement of lymph nodes, spleen and/or Waldeyer's ring. Stage IV. Involvement of the bone marrow, lung parenchyma, pleura, liver, bone, skin, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, or in any tissue or organ in addition to lymph nodes, spleen or Waldeyer's ring. All stages are subclassified as A or B to indicate the absence or presence, respectively, of systemic symptoms. Frequently responsive solid malignancies: Neuroblastoma (patients with disseminated disease); adenocarcinoma of the ovary, retinoblastoma. Infrequently responsive malignancies: Carcinoma of the breast; malignant neoplasms of the lung. Immunosuppressive properties: Cyclophosphamide has also been used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and immunopathies of unspecified type (i.e. Wegener's granulomatosis) when these diseases have been resistant to conventional first and second line of treatment, and for the prevention of transplant rejection. Cyclophosphamide can be recommended for use in treatment of nonmalignancies only when in the opinion of the physician the benefits to the patient outweigh the risk of treatment with cyclophosphamide.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White crystalline substance
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 1 vial X 1g
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 4327R (Opens in new tab) and 7226H (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Cyclophosphamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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