Cladrim 10mg Injection
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Product introduction
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 used to treat severe forms of a skin disease (psoriasis) and to treat several disorders of joint disorders leading to painful swelling and redness of the joints.
Cladrim 10mg Injection is used to treat severe forms of a skin disease (psoriasis) and to treat several disorders of joint disorders leading to painful swelling and redness of the joints.
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.
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.
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
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FAQs
Q. 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).
Q. Does Cladrim 10mg Injection cause hair loss?
No, Cladrim 10mg Injection does not cause hair loss.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Address: Fresenius Kabi AG , Else-Kröner-Straße 1 , 61352 Bad Homburg , Germany
Country of origin: India
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