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fludarabine phosphate or fludara info

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PostPosted: 08/31/07 - 23:46    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
You are right. Fludarabine is a type of medication that is given to people who suffers from leukemia, but only when all other options have been depleted and when no medications had satisfying effect. It is an antimetabolite and it prevents cancer cells from reproducing, which leads to their death.
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PostPosted: 10/01/07 - 19:20    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
Well, those are certainly not good news. Fludara is used for leukemia patients, but only in cases when no other option or treatment has shown any effect. I guess this is because of the severe side effects that might occur. Those include chest pain, blurred vision, hearing problems, heartbeat issues, allergic reaction symptoms and many more…
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