Nelarabine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Nelarabine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Nelarabine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Nelarabine

Pronunciation : nel-AR-a-been

Trade Names/Brand Names of Nelarabine

International :

Arranon

Why is Nelarabine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for leukemia or lymphoma in certain patients. It works by killing cancer cells.

When should Nelarabine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking adenosine deaminase inhibitor, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Nelarabine?

Adult- IV - The recommended dose is 1,500 mg/m², over 2 hours infusion on days 1, 3, and 5 repeated every 21 days.
Child- The recommended dose is 650 mg/m², over 1 hour infusion daily for 5 consecutive days repeated every 21 days.

How should Nelarabine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Nelarabine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of gout, who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, bone marrow depression, nerve disease, kidney or liver problem, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid contact with people who have infections.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury of bruising.

• Avoid live vaccination during the treatment period.

• It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Nelarabine?

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and mouth ulcer.
Respiratory - Cough, pneumonia and difficulty in breathing.
Central Nervous system - Confusion, sleeplessness, depression, Drowsiness and dizziness.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelet counts and white blood cells.
Heart - Fast heart rate and low blood pressure.
General - Fatigue, fever, weakness, fluid retention, rigors and chest pain.
Liver - Increased liver enzyme levels.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite, dehydration and increased level blood sugar.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, muscle weakness and pain in extremity.