Fludocyte 50mg Injection

Short Description

Fludocyte 50mg Injection is used to treat blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and may be used to treat other conditions as determined by the doctor.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Fludocyte 50mg Injection is given as infusion into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

nausea vomiting diarrhea headache weakness fever cough

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Fludocyte 50mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in blood. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.