What is Cladribine? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Cladribine

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and tell you how often it will be given.

• Your medicine will be given through an IV into one your veins.

• A nurse or other caregiver trained to give cancer drugs will give your treatment.

• Missed dose: This medicine is usually given nonstop for 7 days. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or the clinic where you get your treatments for instructions.

• If you receive your treatments at home: Store your medicine in the refrigerator, in a place where children cannot get to it easily.Take the medicine out of the refrigerator about 1 hour before your treatment to let it warm to room temperature. You should be given a container for the used needles, medicine bag or bottles, and tubes. Store the container out of the reach of children.

• If you receive your treatments at home: Store your medicine in the refrigerator, in a place where children cannot get to it easily.Take the medicine out of the refrigerator about 1 hour before your treatment to let it warm to room temperature. You should be given a container for the used needles, medicine bag or bottles, and tubes. Store the container out of the reach of children.

• Your medicine will be given through an IV into one your veins.

• Your doctor will prescribe your dose and tell you how often it will be given.

• Missed dose: This medicine is usually given nonstop for 7 days. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or the clinic where you get your treatments for instructions.

• A nurse or other caregiver trained to give cancer drugs will give your treatment.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cladribine

Cladribine contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cladribine?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not be treated with this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to cladribine.

Cladribine warnings

• This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Do not become pregnant or breastfeed while you are receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before treatment begins.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, kidney stones, gout, or any infections.

• You may get infections more easily while you are receiving this medicine. Stay away from crowds or anyone who has a cold, the flu, or other infection.

• Your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting. Call your doctor if the medicine does not help.

• Severe diarrhea

• Severe mouth sores

• Trouble breathing

• Unusual bleeding or bruising

Cladribine interactions & what to avoid when taking Cladribine

• Some medicines and foods can affect how cladribine works. Do not receive a vaccine, such as a flu shot, while you are taking cladribine.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• You may get infections more easily while you are receiving this medicine. Stay away from crowds or anyone who has a cold, the flu, or other infection.

• Your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting. Call your doctor if the medicine does not help.