Fludarabine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Fludara
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Also, because of the way cancer medicines act on the body, there is a chance
that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months
or years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain
types of cancer. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.
Other side
effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your
health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or
reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional
if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you
have any questions about them:
More common
Abdominal pain; bladder pain; body aches or pain; burning, crawling,
itching, numbness, prickling, �pins and needles�, or tingling
feelings; cloudy urine; congestion; diarrhea; difficulty
in moving; dry mouth or throat; flushed, dry skin; frequent urge to urinate; fruit-like breath odor; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased
urination; joint pain; muscle aching or cramping; muscle pains or stiffness; runny nose; swollen joints; trouble in swallowing; voice changes; weight loss
This medicine may rarely
cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment with fludarabine
has ended, normal hair growth should return.
After you stop treatment with fludarabine,
it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period
of time, check with your doctor if you notice the following:
Other side effects not
listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects,
check with your doctor.
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