Alkeran
Indicated to address neoplastic cells to alleviate tumour burden and support systemic therapeutic protocols.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Melphalan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Alkeran, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Alkeran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Alkeran details
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma · Ovarian Carcinoma
- Alternative names
- melphalan
- Therapeutic class
- Alkylating Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Nitrogen Mustard
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow depression; hypersensitivity to melphalan
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; thrombocytopenia; anaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–3 weeks
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Carmustine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address neoplastic cells to alleviate tumour burden and support systemic therapeutic protocols.
Mechanism of action
Alkylates DNA strands, leading to cross-linking of DNA and RNA and inhibiting cellular division in rapidly proliferating tumour cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal harm. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Alkeran is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Melphalan is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.