Leukeran Tablet- 50
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Manufactured By Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Chlorambucil (2mg)
Package Size ( 50 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Leukeran Tablet- 50 is an anti-cancer medicine which is used in the treatment of various cancers of the blood. Close monitoring of kidney function and blood cell count are necessary while receiving this medication.
Uses / Indications:
Blood cancer,Hodgkin’s disease
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Leukeran is administered orally in tablet form
Q: Why is Leukeran toxic to cancer cells/ how does Leukeran work?
A: Leukeran 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 Leukeran cause hair loss/constipation?
A: No, hair loss or constipation has not been reported with the use of Leukeran.
Q: What is Leukeran used for?
A: Leukeran 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 Leukeran excreted?
A: Leukeran is metabolized in liver to form nontoxic compounds which are excreted in urine
Q: Does Leukeran need to be refrigerated?
A: Leukeran has to be stored in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C
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