Product Description

Alphalan 2mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medication containing the active ingredient melphalan. It is used in treating multiple myeloma (kind of cancer that occurs in bone marrow cells, which helps the body fight infection), advanced ovarian cancer and breast cancer. It is also used in polycythemia vera (A condition in which the red blood cells in the body increase, thickens, and forms clots).

Bone marrow suppression is a major adverse effect associated with Alphalan 2mg Tablet. Your doctor will frequently analyze the blood counts (Platelets, hemoglobin, red blood cells and white blood cells) to determine the optimal dosage and prevent toxicity.

Inform your doctor if you recently have had radiotherapy, chemotherapy, vaccination, have kidney disorders, or have taken or are taking any antibiotics before taking Alphalan 2mg Tablet. Melphalan may harm the sperm or eggs. Use effective birth control during the treatment with this medication.

 

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphalan 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Uses

Treatment of Multiple myoloma
Treatment of Ovarian cancer

Side Effects

Storage

Do not freeze,Store in a refrigerator 2 - 8℃