Alphalan

Drug Name:

Melphalan 2mg, 5mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Alkeran

Alkeran

Details

Purpose

Melphalan 2mg, 5mg tablets are used mainly for the treatment of certain cancer like breast cancer, myeloma cell cancer. The medication comes under the international brand name of Alkeran and an Indian brand name of alphalan.

 

How does it work?

Melphalan 2mg, 5mg tablets are the members of alkylating agents that work by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. The tablets slow down the multiplication of cancer cells in the host body. with the usage of Alkeran tablets, cancer cell multiplication can be controlled.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Melphalan 2mg,5mg tablets are prescribed by the doctor to control the growth of cancer cells in the host body.
  2. Alphalan injections are characteristically prescribed for the prevention of severe cancers in the body of the user.
  3. Alphalan tablet is recommended for patients suffering from severe types of cancer like multiple myeloma, breast cancer.
  4. In old people, the dose depends on their medical conditions and the response towards the medicine.
  5. Melphalan 2mg,5mg tablets are not prescribed for the pregnant women, as it gets absorbed by the unborn baby.
  6. The recommended dose of the alphalam is 2mg, 5mg which should be given as per the medical conditions.
  7. The dose should be consumed as per the directives of the concerned doctor.
  8. Do not overdose on the tablets. It can be fatal for the user body.
  9. Do not increase or decrease the doses yourself. This can be harmful to the host body.
  10. Avoid the use of medication if the tablets have expired the date.
  11. Breastfeeding women should avoid using these tablets as they are not good for them.
  12. Take the drug for several months for better results.
  13. Intake the pills regularly in prescribed doses and time to see the better results. regularly monitor your health during the consumption of tablets.

 

Side-effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Stomach pains
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with these tablets. Some drugs should be avoided with tablets.  So, doctor’s supervision is taken for the use of other drugs. There is no sign of food interaction with the tablets.  Meals can be taken with the medicine.

 

Storage

The tablets should be stored in a cool place at normal temperature. the tablets should not be kept near the reach of children.do not expose the medication to direct sunlight as it can harm the ingredients of the medicine.