Alkeran 2mg Tablet strip of 25 tablets

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Manufactured By Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Melphalan 2mg

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Information about Alkeran 2mg Tablet

Description:

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Alkeran 2mg Tablet composition:

Melphalan 2mg

Interactions / Warnings:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkeran 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Melphalan to be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise.Â
You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid contact with people with cold, fever or any other signs of infection.Â
Avoid exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreen lotion and protective clothing.Â
You may be monitored periodically for complete blood counts (at least one determination prior to each treatment course) during the course of treatment.
Melphalan may increase the risk that you will develop other cancers. Talk with your doctor about the risks of taking melphalan.

Do not take live vaccines if you are an immunocompromised patient.
Use of melphalan is not recommended in children.
Use with melphalan extreme caution if your bone marrow reserve have been compromised by prior irradiation or chemotherapy, or if your marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy.
Use appropriate contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy during melphalan treatment.

Alkeran 2mg Tablet Side Effects:

Melphalan : Nausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Low blood platelets, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Alkeran 2mg Tablet :

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Alkeran 2mg Tablet works:

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Faq:

Q. Is Alkeran a vesicant (irritant)?
Alkeran is not a vesicant but an anti-cancer drug

Q. How is Alkeran given?
Alkeran is given by oral or intravenous route

Medicine disease interaction:

dosing varies by purpose and route of administration as well as patient weight

Q. Does Alkeran cause hair loss/ neuropathy/ liver damage?
Alkeran causes hair loss as one of the side effects. but cause for liver damage and neuropathy is not known

Q. How does Alkeran work/ how does Alkeran kill cancer cells?
Alkeran belongs to class of drugs called alkylating agents. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body.

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