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Alphalan

"Alphalan" contains drug / Molecule called “Melphalan”. It is cytotoxic drug and belongs to class of alkylating agent of the Bischloroethylamine. Alphalan is active against both resting and rapidly dividing tumor cells. Alphalan is a medication recommended for treating cancer, as it interferes in the growth process of cancer cells.

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Specification

Indication

Alphalan is indicated for the palliative treatment of Multiple Myeloma and for the palliation of non-respectable epithelial carcinoma of the ovary.

Note

Precaution

Alphalan is prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
Severe bone marrow suppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur.
Alphalan is leukemogenic in humans.

Updated On Oct 17, 2019 by Admin

Strength

02 mg & 05 mg

Packing

1 X 25 Tablets (Bottle)

Storage

Store between 2° to 8°C

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Alkeran-alphalan

"Alkeran" contains Drug / Molecule called “Melphalan”. Alkeran is cytotoxic drug belonging to class of alkylating agent of the Bischloroethylamine type. It chemically alters through alkylation of the DNA nucleotide guanine, and causes linkages between strands of DNA. This chemical alteration inhibits DNA synthesis and RNA sythesis, functions necessary for cells to survive. These changes cause cytotoxicity in both dividing and non-dividing tumor cells.

“Alphalan” is the generic version of "Alkeran" and both contains same drug “Melphalan”.