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Fludara ( floo-DARE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer. Fludara interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by Fludara, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used. Before you begin treatment with Fludara, you and your doctor should talk about the good Fludara will do as well as the risks of using it. Fludara is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada) Oral Tablet (Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug fludarabine to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein. Fludara is used to treat: chronic lymphocytic leukemia Fludara is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Fludarabine is in a class of drugs known as purine analogs; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - Fludara - Fludarabine |