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  7. Mechlorethamine

Mechlorethamine Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Mechlorethamine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Mechlorethamine Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 600
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 600
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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Mechlorethamine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Mechlorethamine Information

Mechlorethamine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Mechlorethamine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Mechlorethamine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

  1. Mechlorethamine Benefits & Uses
  2. Mechlorethamine Dosage & How to Take
  3. Mechlorethamine Side Effects
  4. Mechlorethamine Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Mechlorethamine with Other Drugs
  6. Mechlorethamine Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Mechlorethamine
  8. Mechlorethamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Mechlorethamine Benefits & Uses

Mechlorethamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mechlorethamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Mechlorethamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mechlorethamine is used -

Mild

  • Vertigo
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Common

  • Rash

Unknown

  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
  • Hair Loss
  • Irritability

Mechlorethamine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mechlorethamine safe for pregnant women?


    Mechlorethamine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe

  • Is the use of Mechlorethamine safe during breastfeeding?


    Mechlorethamine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe

  • What is the effect of Mechlorethamine on the Kidneys?


    Mechlorethamine does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Mechlorethamine on the Liver?


    Mechlorethamine is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Mechlorethamine on the Heart?


    Mechlorethamine is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Mechlorethamine with Other Drugs

Mechlorethamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

ClozapineNalidixic AcidCelecoxib

Moderate

BleomycinCarboplatinVitamin E

Mechlorethamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mechlorethamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Frequently asked Questions about Mechlorethamine

  • Is this Mechlorethamine habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Mechlorethamine has not been reported.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Mechlorethamine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Mechlorethamine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Mechlorethamine for mental disorders.

    No

Mechlorethamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mechlorethamine


    You can take Mechlorethamine with food.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mechlorethamine


    Information about the interaction of Mechlorethamine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valchlor (mechlorethamine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860

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