- Brand Name : Arranon
- Drug Class : Antineoplastics, Antimetabolite
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Nelarabine and How Does It Work?
Nelarabine is a prescription medication used for the treatment of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia & T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in patients after unsatisfactory treatment with at least 2 chemotherapeutic regimens.
- Nelarabine is available under the following different brand names: Arranon
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nelarabine?
Common side effects of Nelarabine include:
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- constipation
- diarrhea
- cough
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- tiredness
- joint or muscle pain
- swelling in the hands or feet
Serious side effects of Nelarabine include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- extreme drowsiness
- loss of balance or coordination
- problems walking
- numbness or tingling feeling in the hands or feet
- problems with buttoning clothes or picking up small items with the fingers
- seizure
- weakness
- loss of movement in any part of the body
- unexplained muscle pain
- tenderness
- fever
- chills
- tiredness
- mouth sores
- skin sores
- easy bruising
- unusual bleeding
- pale skin
- cold hands and feet
- lightheadedness
- shortness of breath
- tiredness
- muscle cramps
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- fast or slow heart rate
- tingling in the hands or feet or around the mouth
Rare side effects of Nelarabine 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, coordination loss, 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.