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Alkacel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. Other than this, Alkacel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Alkacel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alkacel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Alkacel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alkacel is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Alkacel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alkacel related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alkacel contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Alkacel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alkacel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Alkacel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Alkacel safe for pregnant women?
Alkacel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alkacel safe during breastfeeding?
Alkacel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alkacel on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alkacel on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alkacel on the Liver?
Alkacel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alkacel on the Heart?
Side effects of Alkacel rarely affect the heart.
Alkacel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkacel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkacel habit forming or addictive?
Alkacel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Alkacel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alkacel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkacel is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alkacel
Taking Alkacel with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkacel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alkacel with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Evomela (melphalan)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 810-812