Medicines based on Melphalan
Melphalan Information
Melphalan is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Melphalan have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Melphalan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Melphalan Benefits & Uses
Melphalan is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Melphalan 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 |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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Melphalan Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Melphalan 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
Melphalan Related Warnings
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Is the use of Melphalan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Melphalan. If you are pregnant, do not take Melphalan without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Melphalan safe during breastfeeding?
Melphalan may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Melphalan on the Kidneys?
Melphalan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Melphalan on the Liver?
Melphalan has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Melphalan on the Heart?
Melphalan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Melphalan with Other Drugs
Melphalan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Melphalan Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melphalan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Anemia
- Neutropenia
- Blood Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Melphalan
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Is this Melphalan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Melphalan.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Melphalan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Melphalan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Melphalan for mental disorders.
No
Melphalan Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Melphalan
Taking Melphalan with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Melphalan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Melphalan with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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