CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
The course of treatment with Cyclophosphamide is usually 8-12 weeks and this will be discussed with you by the children’s kidney specialist before commencing the drug.
There are usually no serious or permanent side effects from Cyclophosphamide when given at the low doses used to treat Nephrotic Syndrome. However we have listed the side effects which may occur.
There are other less common side effects, these will be discussed with your doctor and may include:
NKF Controlled Document No. 140, CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME — A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome — Are there any side effects from Cyclophosphamide?, written 10 September 2004. Last reviewed 1 December 2008.
Content compiled by members of the Children’s Renal & Urology Unit, QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals.
The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.
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