Fludarabine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Fludara
CategoryDescriptionFludarabine (floo-DARE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called
antimetabolites. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a
type of cancer.
Fludarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually
destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by fludarabine,
other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported
to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some
effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with fludarabine, you and your doctor should
talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Fludarabine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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In Canada -
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