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Alkacel (5 mg) TabletGeneric : Melphalan | ₹ 1,960.00
5mg
10 Tablets |
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.
Most common :
Bone marrow suppression.
Gastrointestinal :
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and oral ulceration.
Liver :
Abnormal liver function, jaundice and liver inflammation.
Miscellaneous :
Lung scar, lung inflammation, skin hypersensitivity, rash, inflammation of blood vessels, hair loss and anemia.
Allergic reactions :
Hives, swelling, and rarely shock.
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.
Contraindicated in patients with severe bone marrow suppression and hypersensitivity.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow depression, infection, low white blood cell count, kidney problems, shingles, chickenpox, under going radiation therapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Avoid contact with people who have infections.
It may affect platelet counts; to prevent bleeding avoid injury or bruising.
Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.
Avoid excess dosage.
Store it in the refrigerator (2° to 8°C), and keep away from children.
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