Description
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CompositionFludarabine (50mg)
StorageStore in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
MG Medicals, Briefing of Fludacel 50mg 1 Injection
Uses of Fludacel 50mg 1 InjectionBlood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
Fludacel 50mg 1 Injection side reactionsIncreased risk of infection; Vomiting; Weakness; Nausea; Fatigue; Fever; Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets); Diarrhea; Cough;
How to take Fludacel 50mg 1 InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fludacel 50mg 1 Injection worksFludacel 50mg 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Fludacel 50mg 1 Injection
- Fludacel 50mg 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.
- Fludacel 50mg 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, and rash. 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.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
consult your doctor
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fludacel 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Fludacel 50mg 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.
Lactation
unsafe
Fludacel 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
unsafe
Fludacel 50mg 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 Fludacel 50mg Injection and this may 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 Fludacel 50mg Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
caution
Fludacel 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fludacel 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fludacel 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Fludacel 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
caution
Fludacel 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludacel 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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