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Melkeran 2 Tablet
Salt Composition: MELPHALAN
- Manufacturer: RMPL PHARMA LLP
- Pack Size: 25 TABLET(s) IN A BOTTLE
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 2MG
- Prescription Required
- Cold Chain
- Prepaid Only. Non-Returnable.
- Storage: Store in a refrigerator, 2° to 8°C Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
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Product Introduction
Melkeran 2 Tablet contains melphalan as the active ingredient. It is an anticancer agent belonging to the class of alkylating agents. Melkeran Tablet is used in chemotherapy to treat multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. It is also indicated for advanced breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Additionally, it is used to treat polycythemia vera, a condition characterised by increased red blood cells that causes blood thickening and blood clots. The medication works by reducing the number of abnormal cells produced by the body.
Do not take Melkeran 2 Tablet if you are allergic to melphalan or any other ingredients in the formulation. Inform your physician if you have received radiotherapy or cancer chemotherapy recently or if you have kidney disease. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you have been vaccinated recently or are planning vaccination. Report to your physician immediately if you develop a rash, lumps or hives on the skin, swollen face, eyelids or lips, sudden wheeziness, or chest tightness after taking Melkeran Tablet.
Uses
Melkeran Tablet uses are: Multiple myeloma Advanced breast cancer Advanced ovarian cancer Polycythemia vera
How it works
Melkeran 2 Tablet is an alkylating agent. It exerts its cytotoxic action primarily due to the cross-linking of strands of DNA and RNA, as well as the inhibition of protein synthesis. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body.
How to Use
Your doctor will decide on the Melkeran 2 Tablet dosage and durationbased on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
Side Effects
Melkeran side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Decreased blood cell count Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Mouth ulcers Hair loss Serious Cardiac arrest Liver inflammation Hypersensitivity skin reactions Acute renal failure Lung inflammation
References
- Melphalan 2 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) www.medicines.org.uk . [revised on 2022] [cited 2023 Apr 7]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3806/smpc
- ALKERAN ® 2 - melphalan [revised on 2021] [cited 2023 Apr 7]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2003/14691slr024_alkeran_lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 860.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Safe Do not take Melkeran 2 Tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult Your Doctor It is unknown whether Melkeran 2 Tablet can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Melkeran 2 Tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.