Fludara (Fludarabine)
Brand: Fludara
Active Ingredient(s): Fludarabine
Strength: 10 mg
Pack Size: 3 x 5 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02246226
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc. (Canada)
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Description
Fludara (Fludarabine) is an anticancer agent. It is usually used in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Fludara (Fludarabine) is typically used once daily for five consecutive days every 28 days. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Take this drug with or without food. Swallow the tablet(s) whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. WARNING: Use with caution in patients with renal (kidney) problems. In addition to its desired action, Fludara (Fludarabine) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause skin rash, anemia (a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues). It may cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, edema (swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues). It may cause cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath), infection, visual disturbance. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to fludarabine or any component of the formulation, severe renal (kidney) impairment, decompensated hemolytic anemia (disorder in which red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body are destroyed faster than they can be made), concurrent use with pentostatin (an anticancer drug). Taking Fludara (Fludarabine) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Fludara (Fludarabine) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Fludara (Fludarabine)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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