Alphalan Melphalan

Alphalan Melphalan

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Alphalan Melphalan Price And Quantity

  • 2175 INR
  • 1 Unit

Alphalan Melphalan Trade Information

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Product Description

Alphalan ( Melphalan )

  • Brand name: Alphalan
  • Active Ingeridents(Generic Name) :  Melphalan
  • Company Name: Natco
  • Package: 25 Tablets
  • Strength: 2mg

Indication:

  • Treating symptoms of a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
  • Alphalan (Melphalan ) is an alkylating agent. It works by destroying resting and rapidly dividing tumor cells in certain types of cancer.

Mechanism of action:

 Alphalan (Melphalan ) chemically alters through alkylation of the DNA nucleotide guanine, and causes linkages between strands of DNA. This chemical alteration inhibits DNA synthesis and RNA synthesis, functions necessary for cells to survive. These changes cause cytotoxicity in both dividing and non-dividing tumor cells.

Dosage and Administration:

As a tablet by mouth.  Tablets come in a 2mg size. Take medication on an empty stomach (1 hour before to 2 hours after meals).

Side Effects:

Common side effects include:

  • Nausea and vomiting, and oral ulceration. Bone marrow suppression

Less common side effects include:

  • Severe allergic reactions , Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of lung tissue) including fatal outcomes (usually only with prolonged use) , Hair loss,  Interstitial pneumonitis,  RashItching, Irreversible bone marrow failure due to  Alphalan (Melphalan ) not being withdrawn early enough, Cardiac arrest.

Precaution:

  • Before starting  Alphalan (Melphalan ) treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.

  • Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking  Alphalan (Melphalan ).

 Store:  Store  Alphalan (Melphalan ) at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light. 

Product Details:

Product Type

Finished Product

Dose

2mg

Usage

Clinical, Personal, Hospital, Commercial

Packaging Size

25 tablets in a bottle

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