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Alkat 2mg Tablet
Melphalan
Uses of Alkat 2mg Tablet
- Multiple myeloma
- Advanced breast cancer
- Advanced ovarian cancer
- Polycythemia vera
Introduction to Alkat 2mg Tablet
Alkat 2mg Tablet contains the active constituent melphalan. It is an anticancer agent that belongs to the class of medications called alkylating agents. It is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow). It is also used to treat advanced breast and ovarian cancer. It is also indicated to treat polycythemia vera (a disease that increases the number of red cells in your blood. This makes the blood thicken and causes blood clots). It works by reducing the number of abnormal cells your body makes.
Do not take this injection if you are allergic to melphalan or any of the other ingredients. Inform your physician if you have had radiotherapy or cancer chemotherapy recently or have a kidney problem. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you have been vaccinated recently or planning to take any vaccination. Report to your physician immediately if you have a rash, lumps or hives on the skin, swollen face, eyelids, or lips, sudden wheezing, and chest tightness after consuming the medicine.
Therapeutic Effects of Alkat 2mg Tablet
Alkat 2mg Tablet is an alkylating agent. It exerts its cytotoxic action primarily due to the cross-linking of strands of DNA and RNA, as well as the inhibition of protein synthesis. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body.
Interaction of Alkat 2mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Alkat 2mg Tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Alkat 2mg Tablet
- Store in a refrigerator, 2° to 8°C
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
How to consume Alkat 2mg Tablet
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Alkat 2mg Tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
Safety Advices for Alkat 2mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Do not take an Alkat 2mg Tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Alkat 2mg Tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Alkat 2mg Tablet can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Alkat 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any liver diseases.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with an Alkat 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Alkat 2mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Alkat 2mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Decreased blood cell count
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Mouth ulcers
- Hair loss
Serious
- Cardiac arrest
- Liver inflammation
- Hypersensitivity skin reactions
- Acute renal failure
- Lung inflammation
Brand
Zee Laboratories LTD
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