Leukeran
Designed to support neoplastic disease management to manage lymphocytic levels and alleviate tumour replication.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Chlorambucil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Leukeran, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Leukeran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Leukeran details
- Conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia · Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Alternative names
- chlorambucil
- Therapeutic class
- Alkylating Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Nitrogen Mustard
- Known off-label uses
- nephrotic syndrome
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow suppression; previous resistance to chlorambucil
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; alopecia
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; skin rash; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–3 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C.
- Drug interactions
- Live Vaccines
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Used in paediatric populations under strict protocols.
Serious side effects
severe myelosuppression, requires immediate medical attention; acute leukaemia development, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support neoplastic disease management to manage lymphocytic levels and alleviate tumour replication.
Mechanism of action
Forms covalent cross-links with cellular DNA, disrupting replication and transcription to trigger programmed death in neoplastic cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Leukeran 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 Chlorambucil 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.