Review the side-effects of Clofarabine 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 - Gastrointestinal tract symptoms, including vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and transfusion reaction.
Heart - Fast heart rate, flushing and high blood pressure.
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Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gum bleeding, nausea, sore throat, vomiting, GI bleeding.
General - Fluid retention, fatigue, injection site pain, lethargy, fever and rigors.
Liver - Liver enlargement and jaundice.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite and decreased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain, back pain and pain in limb.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, tremor, anxiety, depression and irritability.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, nose bleed and respiratory distress.
Skin - Contusion, skin inflammation, dry skin, redness, blister and itching.
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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 - Gastrointestinal tract symptoms, including vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and transfusion reaction.
Heart - Fast heart rate, flushing and high blood pressure.
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Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gum bleeding, nausea, sore throat, vomiting, GI bleeding.
General - Fluid retention, fatigue, injection site pain, lethargy, fever and rigors.
Liver - Liver enlargement and jaundice.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite and decreased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain, back pain and pain in limb.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, tremor, anxiety, depression and irritability.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine.
Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing, nose bleed and respiratory distress.
Skin - Contusion, skin inflammation, dry skin, redness, blister and itching.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Clofarabine
Clofarabine(Clolar) generic is a form of antimetabolite chemotherapy, prescribed for leukemia in children and adolescents. It kills existing cancer cells and limits the development of new cancer cells.Brand Names or Trade Names of Clofarabine
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