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 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alkacel Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe for pregnant women?
Alkacel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alkacel without medical advice.
Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Alkacel. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Kidneys?
Alkacel rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Liver?
Alkacel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Heart?
Alkacel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Alkacel Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkacel Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkacel Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alkacel Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alkacel Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alkacel Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkacel Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alkacel Injection
It is safe to take Alkacel Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkacel Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alkacel Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Evomela (melphalan)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 810-812