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Fludarabine
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Fludarabine should be given only under the supervision of a Reference medical oncologist Opens New Window or Reference hematologist Opens New Window.
You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after taking this medicine. Discuss fertility with your doctor before starting treatment.
Fludarabine can cause birth defects. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or if you wish to become pregnant or father a child while you are taking it.
Fludarabine can interact with many other medicines. Be sure that your doctor has a complete list of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you are taking.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take medicines containing aspirin while being treated with fludarabine, because these can cause bleeding from your stomach.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
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