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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Purine analog; mimics the nucleoside adenosine, inhibiting adenosine deaminase, which interferes with DNA synthesis and repair.<ref name="insert">[https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a2592a9b-bca6-4a5a-89c2-855a0634d5fe Cladribine package insert]</ref><ref>[[File:Cladribine.pdf | Cladribine (Leustatin) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Purine analog; mimics the nucleoside adenosine, inhibiting adenosine deaminase, which interferes with DNA synthesis and repair.<ref name="insert">[https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a2592a9b-bca6-4a5a-89c2-855a0634d5fe Cladribine package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Cladribine.pdf | Cladribine (Leustatin) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV, SC
 
<br>Route: IV, SC
 
<br>Extravasation: [[irritant]] or [[neutral]], depending on reference
 
<br>Extravasation: [[irritant]] or [[neutral]], depending on reference

Revision as of 04:00, 20 September 2021

General information

Class/mechanism: Purine analog; mimics the nucleoside adenosine, inhibiting adenosine deaminase, which interferes with DNA synthesis and repair.[1][2]
Route: IV, SC
Extravasation: irritant or neutral, depending on reference

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]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Generic names: 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine, 2-CdA
  • Brand names: Leustatin, Litak, Movectro

References