Ingredient

Cladribine

Cladribine is an antitumor agent used to modulate the immune system and treat certain blood cancers.

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MFDS ingredient code M094161

What does it do?

Cladribine is a drug from the nucleoside analog class, primarily used in immune modulation and the treatment of blood cancers. This ingredient inhibits cell proliferation in the body, preventing the growth of abnormal immune cells or cancer cells.

Cladribine interferes with DNA synthesis within cells, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of immune cells and cancer cells. This action helps regulate excessive immune responses and suppresses the growth of blood cancer cells.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antitumor agents, cladribine selectively acts on immune cells, making it effective for immune system modulation. Additionally, it is specialized in treatments related to blood cancers, distinguishing it as a targeted therapy for specific diseases.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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