- Brand Name : Fludara
- Drug Class : Antineoplastics, Antimetabolite
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Fludarabine and How Does It Work?
Fludarabine is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Fludarabine?
Common side effects of Fludarabine include:
- Mild nausea,
- Loss of appetite,
- Diarrhea,
- Mild itching,
- Skin rash,
- Headache,
- Muscle pain, and
- Tried feeling
Serious side effects of Fludarabine include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Fever,
- Chills,
- Sore throat,
- Flu symptoms,
- Easy bruising,
- Unusual bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums),
- Loss of appetite,
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Mouth sores,
- Unusual weakness,
- Pale or yellowed skin,
- Dark-colored urine,
- Cough with yellow or green mucus,
- Stabbing chest pain,
- Shortness of breath,
- Black, bloody, or tarry stools,
- Coughing up blood,
- Lower back pain,
- Blood in your urine,
- Urinating less than usual or not at all,
- Numbness or tingly feeling around the mouth,
- Fast or slow heart rate,
- Weak pulse,
- Fainting,
- Muscle weakness,
- Tightness,
- Contraction,
- Overactive reflexes,
- Drowsiness,
- Mood changes,
- Increased thirst,
- Swelling,
- Rapid weight gain,
- Vision problems,
- Headache or pain behind the eyes,
- Changes in behavior,
- Confusion,
- Agitation,
- Seizure,
- Severe blistering,
- Peeling, and
- Red skin rash
Rare side effects of Fludarabine include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.