Fludarabine

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 19 Feb 2021 | 06:19 AM (UTC)

Fludarabine Uses

Fludarabine is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).

How Fludarabine works

Fludarabine is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in blood. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Common side effects of Fludarabine

Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhea, Fever, Fatigue, Cough, Increased risk of infection, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

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Medicine brands for Fludarabine

Fludabine

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹7159 to ₹9843

2 variant(s)

Fludacel

Celon Laboratories Ltd

₹6500 to ₹6500

1 variant(s)

Fludocyte

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd

Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹7031 to ₹7031

1 variant(s)

Fludaphos

Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

Halsted Pharma Private Limited

₹7593 to ₹7593

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Fludarabine

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.