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Cladribine
Latest prescription information about Cladribine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cladribine
Pronunciation : KLAD-ri-been
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy
Trade Name(s):
International- Leustatin. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended dose is a single course given by continuous infusion for 7 consecutive days at a dose of 0.09 mg/kg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. Side Effects : Most Common - Fatigue, nausea, and injection site reactions. Body as a Whole - Fever, fatigue, chills, weakness, increased sweating, uneasiness and trunk pain. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain. Blood - Bruising and nose bleed. Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness and sleeplessness. Heart - Fast heart rate and fluid retention. Respiratory - Abnormal breath sounds, cough, abnormal chest sounds and shortness of breath. Skin - Rash, itching, pain and redness. Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and joint pain. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store this medication as directed by your physician. |
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