Fludarabine

Fludarabine is used to treat B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Fludarabine is usually given after other treatments have failed. Fludarabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fludarabine is used to treat B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Fludarabine is usually given after other treatments have failed. Fludarabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not be treated with fludarabine if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease; bone marrow problems or a weak immune system; an infection ; skin cancer ; or a viral infection such as Epstein-Barr, or a virus affecting the central nervous system. Fludarabine may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while you are receiving fludarabine.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). In rare cases, fludarabine may cause serious side effects on your nervous system. Seek medical attention right away if you have any numbness or tingling, burning pain, or vision problems. Fludarabine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: agitation ; sudden chest pain, wheezing , dry cough, feeling short of breath; bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; damage to red blood cells --confusion, weakness, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine; low blood cell counts --fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or signs of tumor cell breakdown --tiredness, weakness, muscle cramps, lower back pain , nausea, vomiting , diarrhea , blood in your urine, fast or slow heart rate , tingling in your hands and feet or around your mouth. Common side effects of fludarabine may include: low blood cell counts; nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea; feeling weak or tired; mouth sores; or swelling in your hands or feet. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In rare cases, fludarabine may cause serious side effects on your nervous system. Seek medical attention right away if you have any numbness or tingling, burning pain, or vision problems. Fludarabine may also cause serious side effects on your red blood cells. Call your doctor right away if you feel weak or confused, or if you have pale or yellowed skin, or dark urine.

In rare cases, fludarabine may cause serious side effects on your nervous system. Seek medical attention right away if you have any numbness or tingling, burning pain, or vision problems. Fludarabine may also cause serious side effects on your red blood cells. Call your doctor right away if you feel weak or confused, or if you have pale or yellowed skin, or dark urine.

25 mg/ sq.meter (46 (46)) As recommended. Slow IV — For 5 days

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Other drugs may affect fludarabine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Inj (reconstituted soln) Store in refrigerator. Use within 8 hrs if kept at room temperature.