Fludara 50mg Injection

• Treatment of B-Cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (blood cancer)

Fludara 50mg Injection works by decreasing or stopping the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in cancer cells.

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Fludara 50mg Injection and cause undesirable side effects.

• Keep Fludara 50mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
• Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).

This injection should not be self administered and it should be taken only under the supervision of the doctors or nurse. Dosage of this injection will differ depending upon the patient’s age and severity of the condition.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

•    Lung infection (cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing)
•    Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Blood in urine, reduced amount of urine, or pain in your side
• Skin reactions (redness, inflammation, or blistering)
• Palpitations 

Common

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Weakness, tiredness
• Nausea, vomiting
• Low blood count
• Infections

Inform the doctor if the patient has any history of kidney, liver, allergic reactions before starting this medication. Avoid taking this medication while  planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy as it causes harmful effects on developing babies. This injection is not recommended in children below 18 years of age. Avoid driving or handling heavy machinery while taking this injection as they cause disturbed vision. patient’s may lack concentration and alertness.