Alkacel 50 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3125

USA Brand Name

Alkacel

Strength

50mg

Generic Name

Melphalan

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories Ltd.

## Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan)

## What Is The Generic Name For Alkacel 50 Mg Injection:

Melphalan is the generic version for Alkacel 50 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

Alkacel

## About Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan)

Alkacel 50 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Melphalan, which is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. Ovarian cancer is the effect of uncontrolled growth of cells of the ovaries in women. As the ovaries secrete hormones, ovarian cancer can lead to severe menstrual problems. Ovarian cancer generally occurs after menopause, between 50 years & 60 years of age. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer which begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. These cells are part of immune system that helps protect the body from germs & other harmful substances. In time, myeloma cells collect in the bone marrow & in the solid parts of bones. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Celon Laboratories Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Alkacel 50 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Alkacel 50 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Melphalan, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

Alkacel 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Multiple Myeloma

Ovarian Cancer

## How Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan) Works:

Alkacel 50 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Melphalan is an antineoplastic in the class of alkylating agents. They prevent tumor growth by cross-linking guanine bases in DNA double-helix strands – directly attacking DNA. This makes the strands unable to uncoil & separate. As this is essential in DNA replication, the cells can no longer divide. Additionally, these drugs add methyl or other alkyl groups onto molecules where they do not belong which in turn inhibits their correct utilization by base pairing & causes a miscoding of DNA.

## Before You Use Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Melphalan

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your health history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking live vaccination

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

You should not take Alkacel 50 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have active infections

Have autoimmune disorders

Have bone marrow suppression

Have severe immunocompromise

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have high blood pressure,

Have infections

Have lung disease or breathing problems

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Alkacel 50 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Melphalan, which is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and multiple myeloma. This medicine is accessible in different strengths & substitutes & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Alkacel 50 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Alkacel 50 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan) to Be Used:

As Alkacel 50 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Alkacel 50 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

Alkacel 50 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Alkacel 50 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

You are always advised to take Alkacel 50 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Alkacel 50 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the injection should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggested to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage. Since Alkacel 50 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Alkacel 50 Mg Injection (Melphalan):

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Hair loss

Itching and rash

Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Shortness of breath

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Decreased white blood cell count

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Alkacel 50 mg Injection. This interaction may produce some unnecessary or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always discuss with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Leflunomide

Etanercept

Adalimumab

Clozapine

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Infections

Infertility

Bone marrow suppression

Renal impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Alkacel 50 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must use an effective method of contraception before starting treatment, during treatment, & until 12 months after stopping treatment

You must drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours

You must avoid exposure to sunlight and use sunscreen lotion and protective clothing

Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine

You should not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting

Always consult with your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Alkacel 50 mg Injection out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly not used to treat children, adolescents, and elderly

Alkacel 50 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always examine the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Alkacel 50 mg Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this medication for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Sto rage :

Store the Alkacel 50 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.