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Mechlorethamine
Latest prescription information about Mechlorethamine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Mechlorethamine
Pronunciation : me klor eth' a meen
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy
Trade Name(s):
International- Mustargen. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in the presence of known infectious diseases and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : A total dose of 0.4 mg/kg of body weight for each course usually is given either as a single dose or in divided doses of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg per day. How it should be taken : It comes as a powder (diluted with fluid) for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any infection like chickenpox, bone marrow depression, low white blood cell counts, anemia, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. * It may affect platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may lead to dehydration, drink adequate fluid. Side Effects : General - Hypersensitivity reactions. Miscellaneous - Nausea, vomiting, depression, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and drowsiness. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : This drug is injected only under the supervision of a physician. |
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