Fludara 10 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3042

USA Brand Name

Fludara

Strength

10mg

Generic Name

Fludarabine

Manufacturer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

## Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Fludara 10 Mg Tablet:

Fludarabine is the generic version for Fludara 10 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

Fludara

## About Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine)

Fludara 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Fludarabine, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Chronic lymphocyctic leukaemia). It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Fludara 10 mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Fludara 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Fludarabine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

Fludara 10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Chronic lymphocyctic leukemia (CLL)

## How Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine) Works:

Fludara 10 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Fludarabine is an anti-cancer medication which 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 & eventually kills them.

## Before You Use Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Fludarabine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

You should not take Fludara 10 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have intolerance to some sugars

Have depressed immune system

Have present history of serious infection

Are feeling very unwell

Have bleeding or bruising

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Fludara 10 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Fludarabine, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Chronic lymphocyctic leukaemia). It is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Fludara 10 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better results.

## How Much Of The Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine) to Be Used:

As Fludara 10 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Fludara 10 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

Take Fludara 10 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Fludara 10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

You are always advised to take Fludara 10 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose:

You must seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken by you as soon as possible. It is suitable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Fludara 10 Mg Tablet (Fludarabine):

Increased risk of infection

Vomiting

Weakness

Nausea

Fatigue

Fever

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Diarrhea

Cough

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Fludara 10 mg Tablet. This can produce some unwanted effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Aminocaproic acid

Dipyridamole

Escitalopram

Furosemide

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Levofloxacin

Lorazepam

Meperidine

Metronidazole

Ondansetron

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Hypersensitivity

Liver/kidney impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Fludara 10 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must use effective methods of contraception during Fludarabine treatment to avoid pregnancy

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking Fludarabine as it can make you tired, confused, weak, agitated, cause disturbed vision, or fits

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in children, adolescents & old age people

You must always read the information accurately written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Fludara should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Fludara 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.