Medication: Cyclophosphamide

Your cat has been prescribed cyclophosphamide to kill certain cancer cells or to suppress the immune system. 

Key points: 
• Antineoplastic chemotherapy drug. 
• Alkylating agent which kills certain types of cancer cells.  
• Do not handle cyclophosphamide if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, immunosuppressed or receiving chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. 
• Aways wear gloves to handle the capsules and wash your hands afterwards. 
• Never crush or split capsules. 
• Cats will excrete chemotherapy products up to 7 days after administration so precautions must be followed to reduce exposure to other people and pets. 
• Dosage: the frequency of dosing varies and should be clearly stated on the packaging provided by your veterinarian.