Celkeran 2 mg Tablet
Celon Laboratories Ltd
Uses of Celkeran 2 mg Tablet:
Blood cancer, Hodgkin’s disease
Composition of Celkeran 2 mg Tablet:
Chlorambucil 2mg
MRP:
₹
1090
Inclusive of all Taxes
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Description
Blood cancer, Hodgkin’s disease
Uses
Chlorambucil is generally used in treatment of blood cancer and Hodgkin’s disease
Side effects
- and platelets)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Bone-marrow suppression
- Decreased blood cells (red cells
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Diarrhoea
- Mouth ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- white cells
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Chlorambucil, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Chlorambucil is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Chlorambucil 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Chlorambucil administered?
Chlorambucil is administered orally in tablet form
Q. Why is Chlorambucil toxic to cancer cells/ how does Chlorambucil work?
Chlorambucil belongs to a class of drugs called nitrogen mustard derivatives which kill the cancer cells by interfering with DNA replication, and also by directly slowing or stopping their growth
Q. Does Chlorambucil cause hair loss/constipation?
No, hair loss or constipation has not been reported with the use of Chlorambucil.
Q. What is Chlorambucil used for?
Chlorambucil is used to treat some types of blood cancers like Hodgkin's disease (cancer that starts in blood cells that are part of immune system), certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (disease where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white cells. It is also used to treat Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia (rare blood condition involving the release of an abnormal protein, macroglobulin, into the blood)
Q. How is Chlorambucil excreted?
Chlorambucil is metabolized in liver to form nontoxic compounds which are excreted in urine
Q. Does Chlorambucil need to be refrigerated?
Chlorambucil has to be stored in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C
Chlorambucil is administered orally in tablet form
Q. Why is Chlorambucil toxic to cancer cells/ how does Chlorambucil work?
Chlorambucil belongs to a class of drugs called nitrogen mustard derivatives which kill the cancer cells by interfering with DNA replication, and also by directly slowing or stopping their growth
Q. Does Chlorambucil cause hair loss/constipation?
No, hair loss or constipation has not been reported with the use of Chlorambucil.
Q. What is Chlorambucil used for?
Chlorambucil is used to treat some types of blood cancers like Hodgkin's disease (cancer that starts in blood cells that are part of immune system), certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (disease where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white cells. It is also used to treat Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia (rare blood condition involving the release of an abnormal protein, macroglobulin, into the blood)
Q. How is Chlorambucil excreted?
Chlorambucil is metabolized in liver to form nontoxic compounds which are excreted in urine
Q. Does Chlorambucil need to be refrigerated?
Chlorambucil has to be stored in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C
Expert Advice
- Do not receive live vaccine (such as measles, mumps, rubella and others) while using Chlorambucil, and avoid contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine as there are chances that the virus could be passed on to you.You may be regularly monitored for blood count while taking Chlorambucil.Do not take Chlorambucil if you have recently undergone radiotherapy or received other cytotoxic agents.Caution has to be followed if you have a liver or kidney problems. Regular monitoring is required if your child is having nephrotic syndrome; or if you have been prescribed high pulse dosing regimens and have a history of seizure disorder.Do not take Chlorambucil if you have rare hereditary problems of glucose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-915359
Product Description: Celkeran 2 mg Tablet is manufactured by Celon Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Celkeran 2 mg Tablet is manufactured by Celon Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
