Fludarabine
INFORMATION ABOUT FLUDARABINE
Fludarabine Uses
Fludarabine is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
How Fludarabine works
Fludarabine is an anticancer medication. It 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 and eventually kills them.
Common side effects of Fludarabine
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhea, Fever, Fatigue, Cough, Increased risk of infection, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)