Introduction to Flu-stim 50mg Injection
Flu-stim 50mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active ingredient fludarabine. It is used to treat B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is cancer of white blood cells (disease-fighting agents) in which the body produces many abnormal white blood cells, and lymph nodes start to grow in various parts of the body. This can lead to organ failure, decrease in red blood cells, severe bleeding and infections.
Flu-stim 50mg Injections are not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age, breastfeeding patients, and patients with severe kidney problems or low red blood cell count. Use effective birth control methods during the treatment with this injection and for at least six months from the last dose. Avoid live vaccination while taking this medicine. Report to your doctor if you experience any allergic reactions while taking Flu-stim 50mg Injection.
Therapeutic Effects of Flu-stim 50mg Injection
It works by decreasing or stopping the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in cancer cells.
Interaction of Flu-stim 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your physician about all the prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications tend to interact with Flu-stim 50mg Injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Flu-stim 50mg Injection
- Keep Flu-stim 50mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
How to consume Flu-stim 50mg Injection
This injection should be administered only under the supervision of the doctor or nurse and it shouldn’t be self administered. Dosage of this injection will differ depending upon the patient’s age and severity of the condition.
Safety Advices for Flu-stim 50mg Injection
Pregnancy
Flu-stim 50mg Injection are not recommended for use in pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe the medications if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with Flu-stim 50mg Injection. Consult your doctor for advice.
Lungs
Talk to your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Fludabine 10mg Injection.
Liver
It is essential to inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking this medicine.
Alcohol
Consult your doctor regarding advice on alcohol consumption before starting treatment with Fludabine 10mg Injection.
Driving
Fludabine 10mg Injection may cause tiredness or disturbed vision. Avoid driving if you are unwell.
Side Effects of Flu-stim 50mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Lung infection (cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing)
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Blood in urine, reduced amount of urine, or pain in your side
- Skin reactions (redness, inflammation, or blistering)
- Palpitations
Common
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Weakness, tiredness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Low blood count
- Infections