Leaflet MELPHALAN RATIOPHARM 50mg powder and solvent for solution for injection / infusion
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: injectable / infusion
Substance: melphalan (alkylating antineoplastic agent)
ATC: L01AA03 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Alkylating agents | Nitrogen mustard analogues)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Melphalan is a chemotherapy agent primarily used to treat certain types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. It works by interfering with the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and spreading.
Melphalan is administered either orally or intravenously, depending on the type and stage of cancer being treated. The treatment may be associated with side effects such as nausea, vomiting, decreased blood cell counts, and an increased risk of infections.
Patients undergoing melphalan treatment must be closely monitored by their doctor to assess effectiveness and manage any adverse reactions. It is important to strictly follow the prescribed doses.
This medication is used only under strict medical supervision and is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women due to risks to the fetus or child.
General data about MELPHALAN RATIOPHARM 50mg
- Substance: melphalan
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2021
- Product code: W65219001
- Concentration: 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder and solvent for solution for injection / infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for melphalan
Concentrations available for melphalan
- 200mg
- 2mg
- 50mg