CLOFARABINE

Overview

CLOFARABINE is a Schedule H drug.
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Common side effects includes include Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea.

Usage

CLOFARABINE is generally used to treat: Leukemia
CLOFARABINE can address symptoms like: Body Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with the history of low blood pressure, Heart, Liver or Kidney disease, Bone marrow depression and allergic reactions.
It may reduce platelet counts. Avoid bruising or injury.
Monitor Blood counts, Blood pressure, Liver function, Kidney function and blood uric acid levels while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLOFARABINE over-dosage can result in: Back Pain, Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

CLOFARABINE : Hypertension, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Abdomen Pain, Gums Bleeding, Pale Skin, Dizziness, Throat Soreness, Nausea, Head Headache, Weight Gain, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Serious Side-Effects

CLOFARABINE : Anxiety, Myalgia, Agitation, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Runny Nose, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Sleeping, Wheezing, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Rare Side-Effects

CLOFARABINE : Hypotension, Hematuria (Blood In Urine), Tachycardia, Depression, Skin Irritation, Eyes Eye Irritation

Disease Interactions

CLOFARABINE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CLOFARABINE is categorized as: ANTIMETABOLITES / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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