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I had a medical error in taking Cladribine. What can I expect?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a medical error in taking Cladribine infusion within 30 minutes for four days out of seven days. The treatment is supposed to be taken 24 hours a day. What is the procedure currently required and is there any danger in the short-term and long-term and whether the treatment was ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cladribine is an antineoplastic drug used mainly in hairy cell leukemia. It is also used in other hematolymphoid malignancies. Since you have not mentioned the condition you are receiving the drug for, I am assuming that it is for hairy cell leukemia. The main advers... Read Full »
My sister takes Mavenclad for multiple sclerosis. Will it help?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), and her neurologist mentioned Mavenclad as a potential treatment option. Could you elaborate on how Mavenclad differs from other MS medications, the typical duration of treatment, and whether there are spec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Mavenclad (Cladribine) is a new drug that works like other monoclonal antibodies. However, due to its newness, it is not advised for usage in pregnant women. It only slows the disease's progression rather than c... Read Full »