Name: Chloramax 2 mg
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Chloramax 2 mg is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug, prescribed for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and lymphosarcoma. It slows or stops cancer cell growth.

Chloramax 2 mg Tablet GLS Pharma Ltd. Generic : Chlorambucil	₹ 1,424.00 2 mg Bottle of 30 Tablets

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Drug information on Chloramax 2 mg (Chlorambucil) from GLS Pharma Ltd.

Drug Name : Chlorambucil

Chlorambucil(Leukeran) generic Chloramax 2 mg is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug, prescribed for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and lymphosarcoma. It slows or stops cancer cell growth.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Chloramax 2 mg may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- The recommended dose is 4 to 10mg (0.1 to 0.2mg/kg) daily for 3 to 6 weeks. Maintenance: 2mg.

Side effects of Chloramax 2 mg

Blood : Bone marrow suppression, anemia and decreased blood counts.

Gastrointestinal : Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and mouth ulcer.

Central Nervous System : Tremors, muscular twitching, confusion, agitation, incoordination and hallucinations.

Miscellaneous : Pulmonary fibrosis, liver damage, jaundice, fever, peripheral neuropathy, infertility and secondary malignancies.

How to use Chloramax 2 mg?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

When Should Chloramax 2 mg not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in women in the first trimester of pregnancy and patients with hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Chloramax 2 mg

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow depression, decreased white blood counts, infection, shingles, chickenpox, porphyria, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.

Avoid contact with people with any infection.

Other Precautions for Chloramax 2 mg

Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Storage Conditions for Chloramax 2 mg

Store it in the refrigerator; do not freeze.

Schedule : G Drugs that are to be used only under medical supervision.

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