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Alkeran | GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (IN) | 2mg | 50 tablets | $98.00 | |
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Alkeran | GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (IN) | 2mg | 100 tablets | $175.00 | |
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Alkeran | GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (IN) | 2mg | 150 tablets | $239.00 | |
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Alkeran | GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (IN) | 2mg | 200 tablets | $299.00 | |
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Alkeran | GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (IN) | 2mg | 250 tablets | $355.00 |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information On Alkeran
Alkeran is indicated in the treatment of ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma (a cancer of the plasma cells). The generic name of this drug is Melphalan, and it falls under a category of drugs referred to as alkylating agents. Like other drugs of its class, Melphalan slows the spread of cancer cells.
Alkeran is available in the form of oral tablets. Each oral tablet contains Melphalan (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: macrogol/PEG 400, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, crospovidone, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The drug is available in Alkeran 2 mg strength.
Side Effects for Alkeran
Some of the side effects of Alkeran can be serious. The regular use of Alkeran may lead to decreased bone marrow function. This drug may make you more susceptible to infections or increase your risk to certain blood problems such as easy bleeding. In some cases, Alkeran may increase a patient’s risk of certain types of cancers such as carcinoma and leukemia. Before starting treatment, discuss the potential risks and benefits of the drug with your doctor.
Less serious side effects of this drug are: temporary hair loss, mild skin rash, vomitting, diarrhea, mild nausea, or white patches on the lips or inside the mouth.
Less common but serious side effects of this drug are: hives, shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, easy bruising, easy bleeding, fever, body aches, chills, severe or persistent nausea, loss of appetite, low fever, clay-colored stools, dark-colored urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin, unusual lumps, confusion, and missed menstrual periods. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any of these side effects
Precautions
Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Melphalan or are taking any medications that weaken the immune system. Also share your medical history with your doctor, especially if you have or ever had decreased bone marrow function or kidney disease.
Pregnant women should not buy Alkeran as the drug can harm an unborn child. If you become pregnant during treatment, tell your doctor about it. The safety of this drug in breastfeeding women is not known. If you are breastfeeding a child, use Alkeran only after discussing its risks and benefits with your doctor.
Alkeran may cause dizziness. During treatment, avoid doing activities that require you to stay alert and awake.
Your doctor may ask you undergo certain tests to ensure the drug is not causing any very serious side effects and to also evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. You must take all prescribed tests on time.
Alkeran Dosage
For the treatment of multiple myeloma, the recommended dosage is Alkeran 6 mg once daily. For treatment of ovarian cancer, the recommended dosage is Alkeran 0.2 mg/kg for a period of 5 days. You should take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions
Before you buy Alkeran, inform your doctor about all the drugs that you are taking, especially the following: steroids, chemotherapy drugs, and cyclosporine. Also, during treatment, do not start any new medication without consulting your doctor.
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