Fludarither 50 Injection is used in the treatment of blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Fludarither 50 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 Fludarither Injection

Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)

Benefits of Fludarither Injection

In Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Fludarither 50 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. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects bothers you.

Side effects of Fludarither 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 Fludarither

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

How to use Fludarither 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 Fludarither 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fludarither 50 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

UNSAFE

Fludarither 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fludarither 50 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Some people get tired, feel weak, have disturbed vision, become confused, or agitated or have seizures while they are treated with Fludarither 50 Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fludarither 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fludarither 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fludarither 50 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fludarither 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fludarither 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fludarither 50 Injection

₹6400.0/Injection

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Quick tips

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 nucleosides Analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Patient concerns

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

Can blood cancer patients 1st stage do sex with normal girl Sir a blood cancer patients do sex with normal girl can any problem or cause doing with girl or side effect give suggestions Thanks

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Wait till blood cancer gets cured.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd

Address: Plot No's : 118 - 120, Road No.6, ALEAP IE, Pragathi Nagar, Gajularamaram Village, Kukatpally, Hyderabad ,Telangana - 500 072, India.

Country of origin: India

MRP

₹6400

Inclusive of all taxes

1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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