Alkacel 5 mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alkacel 5 mg tablet used for?
Alkacel 5 mg Tablet contains Melphalan, a chemotherapy drug used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. It works by interfering with DNA replication in cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth. It is taken orally, usually once daily, under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Melphalan (5mg)
- Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alkacel 5 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Melphalan (5mg) |
| Brand Name | alkacel 5 mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Celon Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Alkylating agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take alkacel 5 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alkacel 5 mg tablet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Live vaccines | Major | Risk of disseminated infection |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased gastrointestinal toxicity |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for alkacel 5 mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Melphalan (5mg)):
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melfalax 5mg tabletGLS Pharma Ltd. โน4,005.00 1.9% COSTLIER
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alphalan 5mg tabletNatco Pharma Ltd โน5,357.14 36.3% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.