Cladrim 10mg Injection
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Cladrim 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is used alone or in combination with some other medicines as a part of the combination therapy.
Cladrim 10mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, headache, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Cladrim Injection
Benefits of Cladrim Injection
In Hairy cell leukemia
Hairy cell leukemia is a kind of blood cancer in which there is excessive production of specific white blood cells (that fight infections) and they resemble hairy-shape when seen under a microscope. Cladrim 10mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Cladrim Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cladrim
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Rash
- Fever
- Injection site allergic reaction
How to use Cladrim Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cladrim Injection works
Cladrim 10mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cladrim 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cladrim 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cladrim 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cladrim 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cladrim 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cladrim 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Cladrim 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cladrim 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Cladrim Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cladrim 10mg Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Cladrim 10mg Injection helps treat hairy cell leukaemia.
- It is given by a drip into a vein.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Purine 2'-deoxyribonucleosides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Antimetabolites
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cladrim with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cladribine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marro
Do not consume Cladribine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone
Do not consume Cladribine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marro
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to pr
Do not consume Natalizumab with Cladribine.
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Cladrim Injection for?
Hairy cell le*
67%
Others
33%
*Hairy cell leukemia
FAQs
Is Cladrim 10mg Injection a vesicant?
No, Cladrim 10mg Injection is not a vesicant (a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation).
Does Cladrim 10mg Injection cause hair loss?
No, Cladrim 10mg Injection does not cause hair loss.
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Country of origin: India
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