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What is Cladribine (Cladribine-Inj) ?
Can I buy Cladribine without Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
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What Alternate Names Are There For Cladribine? Leustatin
How is Cladribine (Cladribine-Inj) Pronounced? KLAD-rib-een
Who is the Manufacturer of Cladribine? Novaplus
What is Cladribine Used For? Cladribine is an anticancer medication used to treat certain leukemias.
How To Use Cladribine
Cladribine is given by continuous infusion into a vein usually for 7 consecutive days. Doses may be delayed or discontinued based on response.
Cladribine Side Effects
Headache, nausea, decreased appetite, fatigue, dizziness, cough, sweating, or irritation at the injection site may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fever, chills, skin rash, rapid heart rate, breathing trouble, muscle weakness, tingling in the hands or feet, pain/redness/swelling at the injection site. Cladribine can cause blood disorders. Laboratory tests will be done to monitor for this and other possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Cladribine Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing kidney disease, muscle disease, liver disease, bone marrow disease, blood disorders, infection, any allergies. Cladribine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Cladribine. Avoid pregnancy while using Cladribine. Use effective birth control. It is not known if Cladribine appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Cladribine Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: corticosteroids, other anticancer medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Cladribine Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include tingling or numbness in the arms or legs.
Missed Cladribine Dose
It is important to receive Cladribine as directed. However, doses may be stopped or held depending on your condition. Discuss the dosing schedule with your doctor. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Cladribine Storage
Store in the refrigerator and protect from light as directed. Check the expiration date and discard any unused medication after that time.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
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| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Cladribine 1mg/ml Vial |
Ml |
Vial |
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|
|
55390011501 |
| Cladribine 1mg/ml Vial |
Ml |
Vial |
Colorless |
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|
55390012401 |
| Leustatin 1mg/ml Vial |
Ml |
Vial |
Colorless |
|
|
59676020101 |
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