Encyclopedia: Fludarabine
Fludarabine is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of hematological malignancies. Fludarabine is highly effective in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, producing higher response rates than alkylating agents such as chlorambucil alone. Fludarabine is used in various combinations with cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone, dexamethasone and rituximab in the treatment of indolent non-Hodgkins lymphomas. As part of the FLAG regimen, fludarabine is used together with cytarabine and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in...
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very general Q about side effects of any drugs?
to be given soon or soon after my first visit. Rituximab Fludarabine typically these informations On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:49:59 GMT, leukemiaguy <electronicmail@telus.net Doctor phoned...
Oct 05, 2008
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malignancy
fludarabine Hairy cell leukaemia will have the similar clinical presentation, but peripheral... A 45 years old man presented with asymptomatic anemia during a routine medical check up. Further...
Jul 13, 2004
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Cancer (tous types): compos s et m thodes en essai...
), Flt3 Ligand, Fluconazole, Fludara, Fludarabine, Fludeoxyglucose F 18, Fluorodeoxyglucose, Fluorouracil Cancer (tous types) Compos s et m thodes en essai clinique, seuls ou en combinaison (juillet...
Jul 17, 2008
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Chemotherapy
I have had 2 rounds of chemo with fludarabine since my diagnosis. Can't have it again because it damaged my lungs last ti...
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coexistence of cll & Hashimoto's
I have just had a biopsy on several nodules in my thyroid. I also have Hashimoto's & cll. My thyroid is very diseased a...
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What treatment options are others finding effective?
I am in limbo with treatment; standard chemo left me with extensive peripheral neuropathy. The fatigue makes it hard for...
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Treatment Success for Fludara
Fludara is a popular treatment for Fludarabine.
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Lymphocyt... | 5 | 100% |
| Non-hodgkin's Lym... | 5 | 100% |
Overall, 100% (10 members) find Fludara helpful.