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Clokeran 5 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. Secondary and off-label uses of Clokeran 5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Clokeran 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clokeran 5 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Clokeran 5 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clokeran 5 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Clokeran 5 Tablet related warnings talks about Clokeran 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Clokeran 5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clokeran 5 Tablet in conditions like Infertility. Some other conditions that can be affected by Clokeran 5 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Clokeran 5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clokeran 5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clokeran 5 Tablet 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 Clokeran 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Clokeran shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clokeran 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Clokeran. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Clokeran 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Clokeran on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Clokeran will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Clokeran 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Clokeran rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clokeran 5 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clokeran for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clokeran 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clokeran 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Clokeran 5 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Clokeran 5 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Clokeran 5 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clokeran 5 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clokeran 5 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clokeran 5 Tablet
You can take Clokeran 5 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clokeran 5 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Clokeran 5 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Leukeran® (chlorambucil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 860
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 52-54
