Alkacel 2 mg Tablet

Brand Name: Alkacel

Molecule: Melphalan

Strength: 2 mg

Quantity: 25 Tablets

Form: Tablet

Packaging Type: Bottle

Manufacturer/Marketed By: Celon Lab

Country of Origin: India

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Overview

- Introduction
- Benefits
- Indications and Usage
- How it Works
- Dosage & Administration
- Side Effects
- Warning and Precaution

Description

Alkacel 2 mg Tablet contains Melphalan, an oral chemotherapy medicine used to treat multiple myeloma and certain ovarian cancers. It helps slow cancer cell growth under strict oncologist supervision.

Benefits

Helps slow cancer progression
Reduces tumor burden and disease symptoms
Improves treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma
Oral formulation allows convenient administration

Indications and Usage

Alkacel 2 mg Tablet is indicated for:

Multiple Myeloma
Advanced or recurrent Ovarian Cancer
May also be used in selected conditioning regimens before stem cell transplant, if advised

Must be prescribed and monitored by an oncologist.

How it Works

Melphalan is an alkylating agent that binds to DNA within cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and leading to cell death. This helps control the growth of cancerous cells in multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer.

Dosage & Administration

Dose is individualized based on cancer type, body weight, and treatment response
Swallow tablets whole with water—do not crush or chew
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by the doctor
Do not alter, skip, or stop doses without medical approval
Requires frequent blood tests and organ function monitoring

Use only under oncologist direction.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

Nausea, vomiting
Fatigue or weakness
Mouth sores
Hair thinning
Low blood counts (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia)

Serious side effects (seek urgent care):

Severe infection or fever
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Allergic reactions
Kidney or liver dysfunction

Warning and Precaution

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
May severely suppress bone marrow—monitor blood counts regularly
Inform doctor if you have kidney or liver disease
Increased risk of infections—avoid contact with sick individuals
Avoid live vaccines during therapy
Report fever, bleeding, breathing difficulty, or yellowing of skin/eyes immediately