Leukeran 2
Drug Category |
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Medicinal form |
Tablets |
Active ingredient |
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Concentration |
2mg |
Manufacturer |
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Price |
3 EGP |
Uses
Mechanism:Chlorambucil arrests cell cycle at the G2 (premitotic) stage. It crosses cross-linking of the cellular DNA strands. DNA breaks down and cell dies
Uses: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (drug of choice), Primary (Waldenstrom's) macroglobulinaemia, advanced ovarian adeno carcinoma, breast cancer, certain forms of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease
Adverse-Effects Nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort, pulmonary fibrosis, dermatitis, seizures, hepatotoxicity, amenorrhoea, azoospermia, bone marrow depression. Peripheral neuropathy
Dosage:0.1 0.2mg / kg body weight daily for 4-8 weeks. For chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 0.4mg / kg bi weekly or monthly. Increased by0.1m / kg, Maintenance Dosage: 0.1mg/kg per day or may be low Dose of 0.03 mg/kg
Note: The information provided about this drug does not substitute for consulting a doctor.
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