Natfost
Natfost Products are primarily used for
Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
About Natfost Products
Uses of Natfost Products
Amifostine is used to prevent dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It is also used to reduce the harmful effect of chemotherapy on the kidneys during treatment with cisplatin.
Natfost Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Natfost are Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure, Hiccup, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fever, Chills.
Patient Concerns about Natfost Products
Frequently asked questions about Natfost Products
Frequently asked questions about Amifostine
Q. Is Natfost 500mg Injection FDA approved?
Yes, it is FDA an approved drug
Q. What is Natfost 500mg Injection used for?
Natfost 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
Q. How does Natfost 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. Natfost 500mg Injection does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.
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₹93.35