Hairy Cell Leukemia : Drugs
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Cladribine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Cladribine interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Cladribine, also known by the brand name Leustatin, is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain types of cancer by destroying cancerous cells. Purpose Cladribine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active hairy cell leukemia .
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Interferon alfa-2a is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral
infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, regulating reproduction of cells,
and regulating the immune system.
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Interferon alfa-2b is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral
infections.
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Pentostatin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Pentostatin interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Pentostatin is an anticancer (antineoplastic) agent belonging to the class of drugs called antimetabolites (compounds that prevent the synthesis and utilization of normal cellular metabolite). It is a natural product isolated from Streptomyces antibioticus .
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