Melfalax 5 mg Tablet

Name: Melfalax 5 mg Tablet
Brand: Onco - General
SKU: 903004
Price: 4005 INR
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Packing: 25 Tablets / Strip Uses of Melfalax 5 mg Tablet: Multiple myeloma Composition of Melfalax 5 mg Tablet: Melphalan 5mg

Product Details:

SKU: PC-903004
Product Description: Melfalax 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by Onco - General
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy

Uses

Melphalan is generally used in treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer

Side Effects

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Diarrhoea
Hair loss
Low blood platelets
Nausea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Melphalan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Melphalan is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Melphalan is an anti-cancer drug. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Faqs

Q. Is Melphalan a vesicant (irritant)?
Melphalan is not a vesicant but an anti-cancer drug

Q. How is Melphalan given?
Melphalan is given by oral or intravenous route; dosing varies by purpose and route of administration as well as patient weight

Q. Does Melphalan cause hair loss/ neuropathy/ liver damage?
Melphalan causes hair loss as one of the side effects. but cause for liver damage and neuropathy is not known

Q. How does Melphalan work/ how does Melphalan kill cancer cells?
Melphalan belongs to class of drugs called alkylating agents. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body.

Expert advice for Melfalax 5 mg Tablet

Melphalan to be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise. You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid contact with people with cold, fever or any other signs of infection. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreen lotion and protective clothing. You may be monitored periodically for complete blood counts (at least one determination prior to each treatment course) during the course of treatment.Melphalan may increase the risk that you will develop other cancers. Talk with your doctor about the risks of taking Melphalan.Do not take live vaccines if you are an immunocompromised patient.Use of Melphalan is not recommended in children.Use with Melphalan extreme caution if your bone marrow reserve have been compromised by prior irradiation or chemotherapy, or if your marrow function is recovering from previous cytotoxic therapy.Use appropriate contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy during Melphalan treatment.