OpenOnco
UA EN

Onco Wiki / Drug

Cladribine (2-CdA)

Deterministic view of the source YAML entity. Clinical authority remains with the cited source IDs and reviewer sign-off state.

IDDRUG-CLADRIBINE
TypeDrug
Aliases
CladribineLeustatinLitakКладрибін
Statusreviewed 2026-04-25 | pending_clinical_signoff
DiseasesDIS-HCL
SourcesSRC-NCCN-BCELL-2025

Drug Facts

ClassPurine analogue (deoxyadenosine analogue)
MechanismResistant to deamination by ADA; phosphorylated to active triphosphate that incorporates into DNA, inhibits DNA repair, and induces apoptosis. Selectively cytotoxic to lymphocytes.
Typical dosingHCL 1L: 0.09 mg/kg/day continuous IV × 7 days (single course often curative); SC: 0.14 mg/kg/day × 5 days alternative
Ukraine registeredTrue
NSZU reimbursedTrue
Ukraine last verified2026-04-27

Warnings

Notes

Single 7-day course produces durable CR in >85% of HCL — one of the most effective single-agent regimens in oncology. Mandatory PJP prophylaxis (cotrimoxazole) and HSV prophylaxis (acyclovir) for ≥1 year post — profound lasting CD4 lymphopenia.

Used By

Regimens