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Alkeran is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. Alkeran also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Alkeran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Alkeran side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Alkeran 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.
In addition, Alkeran's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alkeran has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alkeran related warnings section.
The section on Alkeran contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Alkeran may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Alkeran is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Alkeran 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 Alkeran safe for pregnant women?
Alkeran has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alkeran without medical advice.
Is the use of Alkeran safe during breastfeeding?
Alkeran may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alkeran on the Kidneys?
Alkeran rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkeran on the Liver?
Alkeran has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alkeran on the Heart?
Alkeran is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alkeran 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 Alkeran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkeran habit forming or addictive?
Alkeran is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alkeran, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alkeran can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alkeran should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkeran cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alkeran
Taking Alkeran with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkeran
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alkeran 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