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Fludarabine
How Fludarabine works
Fludarabine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhoea, Anemia, Fever, Fatigue, Reduced blood platelets, Viral infection, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Usage
Fludarabine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Fludarabine a vesicant or an alkylating agent?Fludarabine is not vesicant (irritant) or alkylating agent, it is an antimetabolite (purine analogue)
Q. Is Fludarabine a vesicant or an alkylating agent?Fludarabine is not vesicant (irritant) or alkylating agent, it is an antimetabolite (purine analogue)
Q. How is Fludarabine administered?Fludarabine is administered orally
Q. What is Fludarabine refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia?Fludarabine refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia is chronic lymphocytic leukemia that does not respond to Fludarabine or recurs within 6 months of treatment
Q. What is Fludarabine refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia?Fludarabine refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia is chronic lymphocytic leukemia that does not respond to Fludarabine or recurs within 6 months of treatment
Q. Does Fludarabine cause hair loss?Yes, Fludarabine can cause hair loss.
