Melphather Benefits & Uses

Melphather is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Melphather 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

Melphather Related Warnings

Is the use of Melphather safe for pregnant women?

Melphather can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Melphather safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Melphather. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Melphather on the Kidneys?

Melphather rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Melphather on the Liver?

Side effects of Melphather rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Melphather on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Melphather on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Melphather with Other Drugs

Melphather 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

Melphather Contraindications

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

Anemia
Neutropenia
Blood Cancer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Melphather

Is this Melphather habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Melphather has not been reported.

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

After taking Melphather you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Melphather is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Melphather cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Melphather Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Melphather

Taking Melphather with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Melphather

Information about the interaction of Melphather and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Melphather

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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