Clokeran 5mg Tablet

Clokeran 5mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Dose 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 anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), and and decreased white blood cell count. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment, or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

• Blood cancer : It helps manage certain blood cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, which involve the abnormal growth of white blood cells.
• Hodgkin’s disease : Helps treat a type of lymphoma (blood cancer) that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system.
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) : Helps control certain types of lymphoma (blood cancer) in which abnormal white blood cells grow in the lymphatic system.

The dose of Clokeran 5mg Tablet depends on the type of cancer, your body weight, and how you respond to treatment. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before food or 3 hours after food. Regular blood tests are needed during treatment, and your doctor may adjust your treatment based on the results.

• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as your dose may need to be reduced in severe liver impairment.
• Use appropriate contraception during treatment. Clokeran 5mg Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, unless your doctor considers treatment essential.
• Do not split or divide the tablets, and follow safe-handling instructions because Clokeran 5mg Tablet is a cytotoxic (anti-cancer) medicine.
• Keep all appointments for regular blood tests, as Clokeran 5mg Tablet can reduce blood cell counts.
• Do not receive live vaccines during treatment unless your doctor specifically advises otherwise.