Side effect(s) of Fludarabine

Review the side-effects of Fludarabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous system- Headache, depression, sleep problems. In high dose it may cause blindness, coma, and death.

  Gastrointestinal- Stomach disturbances, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and mouth sore.

  Heart- Chest pain and irregular heart beat.

  Respiratory-Difficulty in breathing, pneumonia and severe lung toxicity.

  Skin- Hair loss, rash, hives and peeling skin.

  Miscellaneous- Fever, chills, cough and difficulty in swallowing.

Other Precautions :

Do not receive a live vaccine during the treatment.

Drug Name : Fludarabine

Fludarabine(Fludara Vial) generic is prescribed for blood cancer(white blood cells) in adults who have already been treated with at least one other medication and have not got better. It is a purine analog. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.