Alkacel Injection Information

Alkacel Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. The alternative uses of Alkacel Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Alkacel Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alkacel Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Alkacel Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Alkacel Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alkacel Injection related warnings talks about Alkacel Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Alkacel Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Alkacel Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Alkacel Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Alkacel Benefits & Uses
Alkacel Dosage & How to Take
Alkacel Side Effects
Alkacel Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alkacel with Other Drugs
Alkacel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alkacel
Alkacel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alkacel Injection Benefits & Uses

Alkacel Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Alkacel Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alkacel Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alkacel Injection is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Reduced blood platelets
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
Loss of appetite
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द

Unknown

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Hair Loss
Diarrhoea
Infection
Abdominal cramp

Alkacel Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe for pregnant women?

Alkacel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Alkacel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Alkacel on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Liver?

Alkacel has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Alkacel rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alkacel Injection with Other Drugs

Alkacel Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Celecoxib

Naproxen

Naproxen,Esomeprazole

Moderate

Digoxin

Alkacel Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkacel Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Neutropenia
Blood Cancer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alkacel Injection

Is this Alkacel Injection habit forming or addictive?

Alkacel Injection does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Alkacel Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Alkacel Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Alkacel Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alkacel Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alkacel Injection

Taking Alkacel Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkacel Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alkacel Injection with alcohol.

Unknown