Difference between revisions of "Fludarabine (Fludara)"

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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
*[[Acute myeloid leukemia]]
 
*[[Aggressive Non-Hodgkin lymphoma]]
 
*[[Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)]]
 
*[[Follicular lymphoma]]
 
*[[Mantle cell lymphoma]]
 
*[[Marginal zone lymphoma]]
 
*[[Transplant conditioning regimens]]
 
*[[Waldenström macroglobulinemia]]
 
  
 
==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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[[Category:Purine analogues]]
 
[[Category:Purine analogues]]
 
[[Category:Acute myeloid leukemia medications]]
 
[[Category:Acute myeloid leukemia medications]]
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[[Category:Aggressive Non-Hodgkin lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) medications]]
 
[[Category:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) medications]]
 
[[Category:Follicular lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Follicular lymphoma medications]]
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[[Category:Mantle cell lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Marginal zone lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Marginal zone lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Transplant medications]]
 
[[Category:Transplant medications]]
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[[Category:Waldenström macroglobulinemia medications]]

Revision as of 17:33, 11 June 2014

General information

Class/mechanism: Purine analog, antimetabolite; fludarabine is converted to the active compound, 2-fluoro-ara-ATP, which inhibits DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA polymerase alpha, ribonucleotide reductase, and DNA primase. Relatively resistant to deamination by adenosine deaminase. The mechanism of action is not completely characterized and may be multi-faceted.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 4/18/1991: Initial FDA approval

Also known as

Beneflur, FAMP, Fludarabine Phosphate, Fludara Lyophilisat, Oforta, Trav Fludarabine.

References