Fludocyte 50mg Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
10,277.13

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Ovarian cancer Head and neck cancer Cervical cancer

COMPOSITION:
Fludarabine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Fludocyte 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Fludocyte 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Some people get tired, feel weak, have disturbed vision, become confused, or agitated or have seizures while they are treated with Fludocyte 50mg Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Fludarabine   50mg

Uses of Fludocyte Injection
Fludocyte 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.

How to use Fludocyte Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Fludocyte Injection works
Fludocyte 50mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhoea, Anemia, Fever, Fatigue, Reduced blood platelets, Viral infection, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).

Expert advice for Fludocyte Injection

Do not start fludarabine if you have intolerance to some sugars, depressed immune system, present history of serious infection, feeling very unwell, or have bleeding or bruising.
Fludarabine is not recommended for children and should be used with caution in elderly patients over 65 years of age.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop rash or any blisters, red to brownish urine after taking fludarabine, disturbed vision, pain in side, blood in urine or decreased urine, need to have stem cells collected, need blood transfusion, have had skin cancer, need vaccination, have nausea or vomiting.
Use effective methods of contraception during fludarabine treatment to avoid pregnancy. 
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking fludarabine as it can make you tired, weak, confused, agitated, cause disturbed vision, or fits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Fludocyte a vesicant or an alkylating agent?
Fludocyte is not vesicant (irritant) or alkylating agent, it is an antimetabolite (purine analogue)

Q. How is Fludocyte administered?
Fludocyte is administered orally

Q. What is Fludocyte refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
Fludocyte refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia is chronic lymphocytic leukemia that does not respond to Fludocyte or recurs within 6 months of treatment

Q. Does Fludocyte cause hair loss?
Yes, Fludocyte can cause hair loss.