Alphalan 2mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alphalan 2mg tablet used for?
Alphalan 2mg 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 as directed by a physician.
- Generic Name: Melphalan (2mg)
- Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alphalan 2mg tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Melphalan (2mg) |
| Brand Name | alphalan 2mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Natco Pharma 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 alphalan 2mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alphalan 2mg 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 |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity |
| Live Vaccines | Major | Risk of disseminated infection |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alphalan 2mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Melphalan (2mg)):
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alkeran 2mg tabletGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน362.32 86.6% CHEAPER
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melfalax 2mg tabletGLS Pharma Ltd. โน2,335.00 13.5% CHEAPER
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alkacel 2mg tabletCelon Laboratories Ltd โน2,500.00 7.4% CHEAPER
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melphaz 2mg tabletZuvius Life Sciences โน2,900.00 7.4% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.