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Cladribine

Generic Name
Cladribine
Brand Names
Litak, Mavenclad
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H12ClN5O3
CAS Number
4291-63-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
47M74X9YT5

Overview

An antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of lymphoproliferative diseases including hairy-cell leukemia.

Background

An antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of lymphoproliferative diseases including hairy-cell leukemia.

Indication

For the treatment of active hairy cell leukemia (leukemic reticuloendotheliosis) as defined by clinically significant anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, or disease-related symptoms. Also used as an alternative agent for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
  • Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
  • Active confirmed by clinical features, confirmed by imaging features relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS)

FDA Approved Products

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Singapore Approved Products

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