MELPHALAN TABLET 2MG & 5MG

The dosing of this medication is different for everyone. The amount of Alkeran that patient will receive depends on many factors, including his height and weight, his general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Also the dosage is based on patient’s medical condition, response to treatment, and blood counts. Doctor will determine patient’s dose and schedule.

patient should drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. This helps kidneys to remove the drug from  body and avoid some of the side effects.

Patient should contact  doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice if he or she misses a dose.

serious side effects are:

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• missed menstrual periods;
• unusual lumps or masses;
• red skin rash, rapid pulse, pain, weight loss;
• breathing problems or a cough that won’t go away; or
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion and weakness.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• temporary hair loss; or
• mild skin itching and rash.