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Nelarabine Coupon - Nelarabine 50ml of 5mg/ml vial
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NELARABINE treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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What should I watch for?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.

This medication may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even through you feel ill unless your care team tells you to stop.

You may need blood work while taking this medication.

This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.

This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.

Talk to your care team if you or your partner wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. This medication can cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. A negative pregnancy test is required before starting this medication. A reliable form of contraception is recommended while taking this medication. Talk to your care team about effective forms of contraception. Do not father a child while taking this medication and for 3 months after the last dose. Use a condom while having sex during this time period.

Do not breastfeed while taking this medication.

Side Effects (Rare and Common)

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Abdominal or stomach pain or cramps

anxiety

black, tarry stools

bleeding gums

blood in the urine or stools

bloody nose

blurred vision

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

change in walking and balance

chest pain

chills

clumsiness or unsteadiness

cold sweats

coma

convulsions

cool, pale skin

cough or hoarseness

decreased or uncontrolled urination

difficulty with breathing

discouragement

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

drowsiness

dry mouth

fast or irregular heartbeat

feeling sad or empty

feeling unusually cold

fever

flushed, dry skin

fruit-like breath odor

headache

incoordination

increased hunger

increased thirst

increased urination

irritability

loss of appetite

loss of interest or pleasure

lower back, side, or stomach pain

mood or mental changes

muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face

muscle pain

muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching

muscle weakness

nausea or vomiting

nervousness

nightmares

numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands, feet, fingertips, or mouth

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

painful or difficult urination

pale skin

paralysis or severe weakness of the legs

pinpoint red spots on the skin

rapid breathing

seizures

shakiness and unsteady walk

shivering

sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

slurred speech

small red or purple spots on the skin

sneezing

sore throat

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

stuffy or runny nose

sunken eyes

sweating

swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

swollen glands

tightness in the chest

trouble concentrating

trouble sleeping

troubled breathing with exertion

uncontrolled bowel movements

unexplained weight loss

unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

wrinkled skin

yellow eyes or skin

Less common

Change in taste

loss of memory

loss of taste

problems with memory

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Back pain

diarrhea

difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

difficulty with moving

full or bloated feeling

joint pain

lack or loss of strength

muscle aching or stiffness

pain in the arms or legs

pressure in the stomach

swelling of the abdomen or stomach area

swelling or inflammation of the mouth

swollen joints

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.