Clofarabine 20 Mg INJECTION

Farabine 20mg Injection is used to treat children, teenagers and young adults with a type of blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It is used when previous treatments have not worked or have stopped working. It may be also used to treat some other conditions.

Farabine 20mg Injection is also used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It 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 in 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and rash. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the 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 important to avoid pregnancy.USES OF FARABINE INJECTION
Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
BENEFITS OF FARABINE INJECTIONIn Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body''s ability to fight infection. Farabine 20mg 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 INJECTIONMost side effects 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 themCommon side effects of Farabine
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Rash
Itching
Fever due to low white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Fatigue
Anxiety
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Mucosal inflammation
HOW TO USE FARABINE INJECTIONYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.HOW FARABINE INJECTION WORKSFarabine 20mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing the multiplication of the abnormal white blood cells. It does so by suppressing the production of the cells'' genetic material, DNA. Cancer cells require DNA for growth and multiplication