side effects are common:
Low white blood cell count. (This can put you at increased risk for infection. See low blood counts).
Nadir: Meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts.
Onset: 7-14 days
Nadir: 10-14 days
Recovery: 21-28 days
Low platelet count. (This can put you at increased risk for bleeding. See low blood counts).
Hair loss.
Nausea and vomiting. Usually occurs 3-6 hours after therapy and may last up to 3 days.
Poor appetite.
Blood in the urine (hemorrhagic cystitis) (see bladder problems). The medication mesna (see mesna) may be given with or following treatment with ifosfamide to prevent or decrease the severity of this side effect.
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