leukeran 2mg 25 f.c. tabs
لوكيران 2مجم 25 قرص
chlorambucilThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 2mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- aspen pharma trading limited > egyptian pharmaceutical trading company
- Route
- oral.solid
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain malignant lymphomas, including Hodgkin lymphoma. It provides disease control but is not curative.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with prior resistance to chlorambucil or hypersensitivity to chlorambucil. Cross-hypersensitivity with other alkylating agents may occur.
Side effects
The most common adverse effect is bone marrow suppression, including anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, or pancytopenia.
Warnings
Can cause severe bone marrow suppression. It is carcinogenic, potentially mutagenic, teratogenic, and may cause infertility.
How it works
Chlorambucil is an alkylating antineoplastic agent that interferes with DNA replication and promotes apoptosis in malignant cells.
Storage
Store tablets refrigerated according to product labeling and keep in the original container.