Cladrim 10 mg Injection | 1 Injection in 1 Vial

Introduction of Cladrim 10 mg Injection

Cladrim 10 mg Injection belongs to the class of drugs known as purine analogues. Cladrim 10 mg Injection is used for the treatment of hairy cell leukaemia,(a rare type of chronic leukaemia that affects the blood and bone marrow). Cladrim 10 mg Injection works by interfering with the growth and reproduction of cancer cells.

Cladrim 10 mg Injection may cause some common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, low blood cell counts, and an increased risk of infections. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking Cladrim 10 mg Injection, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Cladrim 10 mg Injection is usually given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Uses of Cladrim 10 mg Injection

• ​Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

Benefits of Cladrim 10 mg Injection

Hairy cell leukaemia is a kind of blood cancer in which there is excessive production of specific white blood cells (that fight infection) and they resemble hairy-shape when seen under a microscope. Cladrim 10 mg 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 10 mg Injection

Cladrim 10 mg Injection has many adverse effects that you need to consider. Some of the adverse effects of the medicine are listed below.

Most Common Side Effects of Cladrim 10 mg Injection

• Gas Buildup
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Weakness
• Constipation
• Chills
• Low count of white blood cells
• Eye Infection
• Allergic Reaction
• Itching and Rashes
• Headache
• Cough
• Appetite Loss

Common Side Effects of Cladrim 10 mg Injection

• Neurotoxicity
• Septic Shock
• Bleeding
• Renal failure
• Anemia
• Low Consciousness
• Infection

How to Use Cladrim 10 mg Injection?

Cladrim 10 mg Injection is given intravenously under the supervision of your doctor or a nurse in a hospital.Self administration is not recommended to the patient.

How Cladrim 10 mg Injection Works?

Cladrim 10 mg Injection is a purine analogue that works by disrupting the DNA synthesis in cancerous B cells, leading to their death and reducing the number of cancer cells in the body.

Safety Advices Cladrim 10 mg Injection

Alcohol

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

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