Cladribine is a chemotherapeutic substance that prevents the production of new DNA and, therefore, eliminates cells that divide to multiply and grow, as with cancer cells. Thus, this medication is used in the treatment of cancer cases, especially leukemia.
Although it has a great effect in slowing the development of cancer, this remedy also eliminates other healthy cells that multiply frequently, such as hair cells and some blood cells, which causes some side effects such as hair loss or anemia., for example.
Price and where to buy
This medicine can only be used in the hospital as a chemotherapy drug for cancer and therefore cannot be purchased in conventional pharmacies.
What is it for
Cladribine is indicated for the treatment of hairy cell leukemia, also known as tricholeukemia.
How to use
Cladribine can only be used at the hospital by a team of doctors and nurses specializing in cancer treatment.
However, in most cases, the treatment is done with a single cycle of cladribine, made through a continuous injection into the vein, for 7 days in a row, in a dose of 0.09 mg / kg / day. Thus, during this period, it is necessary to stay in the hospital.
Cladribine doses may be adjusted, but only after a rigorous evaluation by an oncologist.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of using cladribine include anemia, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, headache, increased heart rate, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, purple spots on the skin, pain in muscles and joints, excessive tiredness and chills.
Who should not use
Cladribine is contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and people with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
