Alkeran is an antineoplastic drug with active substance Melphalan.
This drug for oral and injectable use is indicated for the treatment of individuals with cancer, since its action inhibits the synthesis of proteins and alters the DNA of cancer cells.
Alkeran Indications
Breast cancer; Ovary cancer; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; multiple myeloma; testicular seminoma.
Alkeran price
The box of Alkeran of 2 mg costs containing 25 tablets costs approximately 46 Reals.
Side effects of Alkeran
Blood changes; inflammation in the mouth; bleeding; nausea; hair loss; infection symptoms; vomiting.
Contraindications of Alkeran
Pregnancy risk D; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Alkeran
Oral use
Adults
- Multiple myeloma; testicular seminoma; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; sarcoma; breast cancer: Administer 150 mcg of Alkeran per kg body weight daily. Treatment should last 7 days and the maintenance dose should be maintained at 50 mcg per kg body weight.
- Ovarian Cancer: Administer 200 mcg of Alkeran per kg body weight, daily. The treatment should last for 5 days and the procedure should be repeated every 4 or 6 weeks.
