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.
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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
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Leustatin