Fludarabine Phosphate - Fludarabine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fludarabine Phosphate.
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Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue or headache may occur.
• If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Warning

• This medication can cause severe, life-threatening, blood disorders (for example, bone marrow suppression, auto-immune hemolytic anemia)that can occur after one or more treatments with fludarabine.
• Immediately notify your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection (persistent sore throat or fever) easy bruising or bleeding, unusual fatigue or dizziness, dark urine, or yellowing of the eyes.
• Do not use fludarabine with pentostatin (deoxycoformycin).
• Use of these two medications together has caused fatal lung problems.
• Unusually high doses of fludarabine has caused severe (sometimes fatal) central nervous system problems.
• If you notice any vision changes, unusual dizziness, or numbness, notify your doctor immediately.
• Your doctor will closely monitor you and may perform laboratory tests (for example, blood tests) while you are using this medication.

Fludarabine Phosphate Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests and blood tests will be done frequently to monitor the effectiveness of this medication and to prevent side effects.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Read Before Using Fludarabine Phosphate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat leukemia and various other cancers.

Fludarabine Phosphate Storage Instructions

• Store the powder for injection in the refrigerator as directed.
• After reconstitution, the medication should be used within 8 hours.
• Properly discard any unused medication after that time.

Usage Instructions

• Use this as directed.
• This medication is administered by injection into a vein over 30 minutes usually once a day for 5 days.
• The dose may be repeated in 28 day cycles.
• The dose and frequency of use will be determined in part by your condition and your response to previous therapy.
• Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important that each dose be used as directed.
• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including.