Introduction of Farabine 20 mg Injection

• Farabine 20 mg Injection is a purine nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. It is used to treat pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. Farabine 20 mg Injection is used when previous treatments have not worked or have stopped working.
  
  Farabine 20 mg Injection is not recommended for use in severe kidney disease and liver disease patients and caution should be advised for mild to moderate kidney disease and liver disease patients. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, it may pass your breast milk and harm your unborn baby. Before using any medicine you should consult a doctor. During treatment with Farabine 20 mg Injection, you should monitor complete blood tests and platelet count and also monitor liver and kidney function, If in case increases in creatinine, liver enzymes and bilirubin, please discontinue the Farabine 20 mg Injection immediately inform your doctor.
  
  Farabine 20 mg Injection may cause some common adverse effects of this medicine including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, increasing susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
  
  Before taking it, 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 essential to avoid pregnancy.
  
  Farabine 20 mg Injection is 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 Farabine 20 mg Injection

• Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL): Farabine 20 mg Injection is used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), a type of cancer that affects white blood cells. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, rash, and fatigue.
  

Benefits of Farabine 20 mg Injection

• Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukaemia): Blood cancer, also called leukaemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Farabine 20 mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side Effects of Farabine 20 mg Injection

• ​​​​​​​​​​​Like all medications, Farabine 20 mg Injection can cause side effects but 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.​​​

Most Common Side Effects of Farabine 20 mg Injection

• • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Itching and Rashes
  • Headache

Common Side Effects of Farabine 20 mg Injection

• • Constipation
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Pain in the back, arms, or legs
  • Diarrhea
  • Depression
  • Lightheadedness
  • Decreased urination
  • Confusion
  • Pale skin

How to Use Farabine 20 mg Injection?

• Farabine 20 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 Farabine 20 mg Injection Works?

• Farabine 20 mg Injection is a purine nucleoside analogue, which means it is structurally similar to the building blocks of DNA and RNA in cells. Once inside the body, Farabine 20 mg Injection is converted into an active form that mimics the nucleosides needed for DNA and RNA synthesis. When cancer cells attempt to replicate their DNA or RNA during cell division, Farabine 20 mg Injection is incorporated into the growing DNA or RNA chains. However, unlike normal nucleosides, Farabine 20 mg Injection interferes with the normal process of DNA and RNA replication. This disruption prevents the cancer cells from accurately replicating their genetic material and ultimately leads to the death of the cancer cells.

Safety Advices Farabine 20 mg Injection

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Use of Farabine 20 mg Injection may be unsafe during pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking Farabine 20 mg during pregnancy. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Farabine 20 mg Injection. It may increase the risk of liver damage. it is best to avoid alcohol or limit your alcohol consumption while taking any medication.

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Clofarabine Injection. Farabine 20 mg may pass into breast milk and harm the infant. If you are breastfeeding and taking Farabine 20 mg, it is important to talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of continuing to breastfeed. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Driving

Unsafe

Farabine 20 mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Farabine 20 mg Injection is safe for use in mild to moderate kidney disease, no dose adjustment is necessary for these types of people. People suffering from severe kidney disease do not use this Farabine 20 mg Injection.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Farabine 20 mg Injection is safe for use in mild to moderate liver disease, no dose adjustment is necessary for these types of people. People suffering from severe liver disease do not use this Farabine 20 mg Injection.