Cyclophosphamide: An Overview

Cyclophosphamide (CPE) is an alkylating agent that has shown to have a wide range of applications in dermatology. Although not a first-line drug for any of the dermatological disorders, it has been found to be useful as a second-line drug in unresponsive cases. A major drawback of CPE is its toxicit...

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Main Author: Aditya Kumar Bubna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Clinical Dermatology Review
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/cdr.cdr_89_23
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description Cyclophosphamide (CPE) is an alkylating agent that has shown to have a wide range of applications in dermatology. Although not a first-line drug for any of the dermatological disorders, it has been found to be useful as a second-line drug in unresponsive cases. A major drawback of CPE is its toxicity profile. Nevertheless, if used with caution, it can prove to be of immense value in dermatologic practice.
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title Cyclophosphamide: An Overview
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title_full_unstemmed Cyclophosphamide: An Overview
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connective tissue disorders
cyclophosphamide
vasculitis
vesiculobullous disorders
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