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Cladrim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Other than this, Cladrim has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cladrim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Cladrim include Nausea or vomiting, Fatigue, Headache. Some other side effects of Cladrim have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cladrim are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cladrim's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cladrim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cladrim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cladrim contraindications section.
Additionally, Cladrim may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cladrim, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cladrim is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Cladrim safe for pregnant women?
Cladrim has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cladrim without medical advice.
Is the use of Cladrim safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cladrim on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cladrim will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cladrim on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cladrim. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cladrim on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cladrim. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cladrim on the Heart?
Side effects of Cladrim rarely affect the heart.
Cladrim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cladrim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cladrim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cladrim.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cladrim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cladrim is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cladrim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cladrim
There is no information on the effects of taking Cladrim with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cladrim
Information about the interaction of Cladrim and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Leustatin (cladribine)
