What is Alphalan 5mg Tablet ?

alphalan 5 mg manufactured by Natco contains “Melphalan”  active ingredient. This medicine comes in tablet form that you take  mouth. Treatment with Alphalan  5mg should be started and supervised by a doctor who has experience with anticancer treatments.

When is Alphalan 5mg Tablet prescribed ?

Alphalan  is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow). It is also indicated to treat a certain type of ovarian cancer (cancer  begins in the female reproductive organs

How Does Alphalan (Melphalan) Tablet Work ?

melphalan 50 mg Melphalan belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. what melphalan is used for – It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body. This reduces the number of cancer cells or unwanted blood cells

How to use Alphalan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose  duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphalan 5 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.where eggs are formed).

Side effect

calphalon 5 piece set some major & minor melphalan side effect including :-

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Anemia
• Hair loss
• Reduced blood platelets
• Diarrhoea
• Decreased white blood cell count.

Are there any missed dose instructions?

calphalon 5003 If you miss a dose of Melphalan, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip  missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not melphalan overdose.

Expert advice for Alphalan Tablet

Melphalan to be take an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink at least two to three quarts  fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise.You may be at risk of infection try to avoid contact with people with cold, fever or any other signs  infection.

Avoid exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreen lotion and protective clothing. may be monitored periodically for complete blood counts (at least one determination to each treatment course) during the course of treatment. Talk with your doctor about the risks of taking alphalan 2mg price. not take live vaccines if you are an immunocompromised patient.

storage instructions for Alphalan 5mg

calphalon 5005 Patients must properly store the drug to retain its quality and efficacy. Following storage instructions will be helpful storing the drug in the best of manner.

• Store Melphalan at 20° to 25°C
• Keep Alphalan tablets in the original bottle the label attached and the child-resistant cap secured.
• Consider storing your medications separately from other family members. This will make it less likely that you take the wrong ones  mistake.
• Do not use it if the original seal over the container opening broken or missing.