Alkacel 2 Mg
Information About Alkacel 2 Mg
About Alkacel 2 Mg
Medicine Brand Alkacel 2 mg is manufactured by Celon Labs and mainly contents the generic drug Melphalan.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Alkacel 2 Mg
Melphalan 2 mg
Diseases List For Which Alkacel 2 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Multiple myeloma Breast carcinoma Advanced ovarian carcinoma Polycythaemia vera Neuroblastoma Melanoma soft tissue sarcoma
Other Significations For Alkacel 2 Mg
This Medication Chemotherapy primarily refers to the treatment of cancer with an antineoplastic drug or with a combination of such drugs into a standardized treatment regimen Certain chemotherapy agents also have a role in the treatment of other conditions including ankylosing spondylitis multiple sclerosis Crohns disease psoriasis psoriatic arthritis rheumatoid arthritis and sclerodermaThe most common chemotherapy agents act by killing cells that divide rapidly one of the main properties of most cancer cells This means that chemotherapy also harms cells that divide rapidly under normal circumstances cells in the bone marrow digestive tract and hair follicles This results in the most common sideeffects of chemotherapy myelosuppression decreased production of blood cells hence also immunosuppression mucositis inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract and alopecia hair loss
Precautions To Be Taken Before Alkacel 2 Mg
Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptionherbal products you may use especially of blood pressure medicationsTell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as certain antihistamines eg diphenhydramine antiseizure drugs egcarbamazepine medicine for sleep or anxiety eg alprazolam diazepamzolpidem muscle relaxants narcotic pain relievers eg codeine psychiatric medicines eg chlorpromazine risperidone trazodone Check the labels on all your medicines eg coughandcold products because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness Ask your pharmacist about using those products safelyThis document does not contain all possible interactions Therefore before using this product tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use Keep a list of all your medications with you and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Alkacel 2 Mg
Can We Take Alkacel 2 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Alkacel 2 Mg
Can We Use Alkacel 2 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Alkacel 2 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity