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Fludarabine-Inj

Fludarabine-Inj



Fludara is used to treat leukemia and various other cancers.

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Fludarabine Phosphate
 
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Fludarabine-Inj
Fludarabine Phosphate

Uses
Fludara is used to treat leukemia and various other cancers.


Storage
  • Store the powder for injection in the refrigerator as directed.
  • After reconstitution, the medication should be used within 8 hours.
  • Properly discard any unused medication after that time.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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Fludarabine Inj 50mg/vial.

How To Use
  • Use this as directed.
  • Fludara is administered by injection into a vein over 30 minutes usually once a day for 5 days.
  • The dose may be repeated in 28 day cycles.
  • The dose and frequency of use will be determined in part by your condition and your response to previous therapy.
  • Follow your doctor s instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.

Side Effects
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue or headache may occur.
  • If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: mouth sores, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, skin rash, persistent sore throat, itching, flu-like symptoms (fever, chills), blood in the urine, pain in the sides, confusion, changes in vision, tingling of the hands or feet, cough, chest tightness, breathing trouble.
  • Fludara affects your blood cells reducing your ability to fight off infections.
  • Although fever and chills are common side effects of fludarabine, they may also be signs of an infection.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop chills or fever.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, any infections, previous cancer treatment, blood disorders, lung or breathing diseases, recent exposure to chickenpox, any allergies you have.
  • Fludarabine is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using Fludara.
  • It is not known if Fludara passes into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • It is important that each dose be used as directed.
  • If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: pentostatin, cytarabine.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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