Melphalan 50mg Injection Description:
Egymelan 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Uses:
Egymelan 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hair loss, Low blood platelets, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count.
Dosage:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
FAQs
Is Melphalan a vesicant (irritant)?
Egymelan is not a vesicant but an anti-cancer drug
How is Melphalan given?
Egymelan is given by oral or intravenous route; dosing varies by purpose and route of administration as well as patient weight
Does Melphalan cause hair loss/ neuropathy/ liver damage?
Egymelan causes hair loss as one of the side effects. but cause for liver damage and neuropathy is not known
How does Melphalan work/ how does Egymelan kill cancer cells?
Egymelan belongs to class of drugs called alkylating agents. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells in your body.
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