Fludara Injection
Manufacturer:
Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition: Fludarabine (50mg)
Action Class: Antimetabolites
Uses
Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
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Product Description
Fludara Injection is used in the treatment of blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. Fludara Injection is given as infusion into veins under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakness, fever, and cough. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells and red blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Key Benefits
In Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Fludara Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects bothers you.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Increased risk of infection
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
Cough
Common Side Effects :
Increased risk of infection
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
Cough
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It Works
Fludara Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in blood. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Alternate Brands
Fludarither 50 Injection
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fludara Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Fludara Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Fludara Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:
Fludara Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Some people get tired, feel weak, have disturbed vision, become confused, or agitated or have seizures while they are treated with Fludara Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Fludara Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fludara Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fludara Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:
Fludara Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludara Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fludara Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Fludara Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Fludara Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:
Fludara Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Some people get tired, feel weak, have disturbed vision, become confused, or agitated or have seizures while they are treated with Fludara Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Fludara Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fludara Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fludara Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:
Fludara Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludara Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Fludara Injection, please consult your doctor.