Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
CLOFARABINE is a Schedule H drug.Clofarabine is a medication is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Clofarabine belongs to the group of class known as Purine nucleoside anti metabolites. It acts by killing existing cancer cells and limiting the development of new cancer cells.
Common side effects includes include Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea.
Usage
CLOFARABINE is generally used to treat: LeukemiaCLOFARABINE 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, VomitCommon 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 EyesSerious Side-Effects
CLOFARABINE : Anxiety, Myalgia, Agitation, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Runny Nose, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Sleeping, Wheezing, Dark Colored (brown) UrineRare Side-Effects
CLOFARABINE : Hypotension, Hematuria (Blood In Urine), Tachycardia, Depression, Skin Irritation, Eyes Eye IrritationDisease Interactions
CLOFARABINE can interfere with: Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
CLOFARABINE is categorized as: ANTIMETABOLITES / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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