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Side effect(s) of Cladribine


Review the side-effects of Cladribine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Cladribine

Cladribine(Leustatin) generic is a synthetic anti-cancer agent, prescribed for hairy cell leukemia. It works by stopping the growth of tumor cells.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Cladribine

International :


Leustatin
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