Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Melphalan(50mg)
Alkacel 50 Injection is given as an injection into veins by the doctor, but try to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes skin more sensitive towards sunlight, wear protective clothing or use sunscreen.
Alkacel 50 Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Melphalan was assayed in plasma by a specific HPLC method with UV detection. Plasma levels of melphalan declined in a biexponential fashion with a mean terminal half-life of 83 minutes (range 52-168 minutes). Estimated peak plasma concentrations ranged from 1.65 to 14.5 micrograms/ml.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alkacel
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Hair loss
Low blood platelets
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count
a bad infection.
a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia.
decreased function of bone marrow.
anemia.
decreased blood platelets.
low levels of white blood cells.
low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell.
inflammation of the blood vessels.
Alkacel 50 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alkacel 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Alkacel 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Alkacel 50 Injection is used to treat cancer of ovaries and a type of cancer of bone marrow called multiple myeloma. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Heparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Heparin is combined with Melphalan.
Hepatitis A Vaccine The therapeutic efficacy of Hepatitis A Vaccine can be decreased when used in combination with Melphalan.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Alkacel 50 Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Alkacel 50 Injection should be taken as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
