Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Cladrim 10mg Injection
Description:
Cladrim 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is used alone or in combination with some other medicines as a part of the combination therapy.
Cladrim 10mg Injection 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, fatigue, 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 or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Earlier 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.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Cladrim
- Nausea
- Chubbyigue
- Headache
- Rash
- Fever
- Injection site allergic reaction
Side Effects:
Most 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 them
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cladrim 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cladrim 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cladrim 10mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cladrim 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cladrim 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cladrim 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cladrim 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cladrim 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Cladrim 10mg Injection a vesicant?
No, Cladrim 10mg Injection is not a vesicant (a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation).
Q. Does Cladrim 10mg Injection cause hair loss?
No, Cladrim 10mg Injection does not cause hair loss.