Cladribine Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Cladribine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

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Generic Name : Cladribine

Pronunciation : KLAD-ri-been

ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy

Brand Names or Trade Names of Cladribine

International :

Leustatin

Why is Cladribine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic anti-cancer agent, prescribed for hairy cell leukemia. It works by stopping the growth of tumor cells.

When should Cladribine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Cladribine?

IV- The recommended dose is a single course given by continuous infusion for 7 consecutive days at a dose of 0.09 mg/kg/day.

How should Cladribine be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Cladribine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• Avoid contact with people who have infections.

♦Avoid live attenuated vaccination while using this medication.

What are the side effects of Cladribine?

Most Common - Fatigue, nausea, and injection site reactions.
Body as a Whole - Fever, fatigue, chills, weakness, increased sweating, uneasiness and trunk pain.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain.
Blood - Bruising and nose bleed.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness and sleeplessness.
Heart - Fast heart rate and fluid retention.
Respiratory - Abnormal breath sounds, cough, abnormal chest sounds and shortness of breath.
Skin - Rash, itching, pain and redness.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and joint pain.