It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: dose of 0.2 mg/kg daily for 5 days as a single course. Melanoma: 0.6-1 mg/kg.
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Dosage & When it is to be taken
PO- Multiple Myeloma: The usual oral dose is 6 mg (3 tablets) daily. The entire daily dose may be given at one time.Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: dose of 0.2 mg/kg daily for 5 days as a single course. Melanoma: 0.6-1 mg/kg.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with severe bone marrow suppression and hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Melphalan
This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma, melanoma, and ovarian carcinoma.Trade Names/Brand Names of Melphalan
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